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 3845073 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3846978 epoch_slot_no: 2178 block_no: 3844896 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2409 time: 2020-03-02 09:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd0f253bff5586e1643f591736517a9d910648aae555ab4351cca1efd9da1c0eBlock Operator
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