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 3845188 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3847093 epoch_slot_no: 2293 block_no: 3845011 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3304 time: 2020-03-02 10:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfc4a1985d3b8fe573c6fe0b12113e3b728c3ee61fd81e5a66db5644a49b12feBlock Operator
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