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 3844685 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3846590 epoch_slot_no: 1790 block_no: 3844508 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3495 time: 2020-03-02 07:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdaa78470829aa1dba9b51e4e4e1bedb3c2c7449c301636e9430e47be6978b0b6Block Operator
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