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 3844618 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3846523 epoch_slot_no: 1723 block_no: 3844441 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1894 time: 2020-03-02 07:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc324e1ff498ff3387e7df86032734060f924aadc8c95c6dd1e3d9a8b0b409c21Block Operator
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