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 3845052 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3846957 epoch_slot_no: 2157 block_no: 3844875 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-03-02 09:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2473c4be53f4ca7106279a6a1dbbe28363a59dc21a832edc7085fd3da4a09853Block Operator
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