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 3845036 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3846941 epoch_slot_no: 2141 block_no: 3844859 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1430 time: 2020-03-02 09:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xadb071547fde955de7e735ecd51497e098da63f27d12134bd7fc4a58642801a0Block Operator
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