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 3843555 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3845460 epoch_slot_no: 660 block_no: 3843378 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1664 time: 2020-03-02 01:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x067c3108499a4f20e58fc86cb7a46fe268b40ef621d70902432c4ad803726b6dBlock Operator
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