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 3845351 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3847256 epoch_slot_no: 2456 block_no: 3845174 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-03-02 11:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8510433c7614032cee520e82fdca166437da8820e108b0a89a72c097837f7a5Block Operator
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