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 3844863 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3846768 epoch_slot_no: 1968 block_no: 3844686 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1679 time: 2020-03-02 08:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b1b17ae20f5b5500899b71c47ec420d506909d04a12d1d0826846b49d54403dBlock Operator
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