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 3844978 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3846883 epoch_slot_no: 2083 block_no: 3844801 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-03-02 09:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27eb1fa38c9a718c1a161944eedd559b0931d13b41590094cbf7d6764aa7ae2aBlock Operator
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