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 3843539 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3845444 epoch_slot_no: 644 block_no: 3843362 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2378 time: 2020-03-02 01:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb77cc76f89adec19c1e7aac8ae894a3f02ac599ad9d9536e7b14e105f34e347Block Operator
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