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 3845354 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3847259 epoch_slot_no: 2459 block_no: 3845177 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1500 time: 2020-03-02 11:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf12c051de5a94c3cea2e668b91b3e2a33995a3211c80a71d79f8272b3e624565Block Operator
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