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 3843632 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3845537 epoch_slot_no: 737 block_no: 3843455 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5287 time: 2020-03-02 01:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0e89c91b383dc9337a294da7fe181fe30a58723cb339bba80e64c43c9c91041Block Operator
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