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 3845779 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3847684 epoch_slot_no: 2884 block_no: 3845602 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 954 time: 2020-03-02 13:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72bcd9daf1453980ebb728fb87eedf01b4c726d148a896ca579b6e787326eee4Block Operator
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