A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3843272 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3845177 epoch_slot_no: 377 block_no: 3843095 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1714 time: 2020-03-01 23:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a973b9f9720e34758265e39b2f1882ac3436d6d449e7f91802c5fe078bc540bBlock Operator
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