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 3845906 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3847811 epoch_slot_no: 3011 block_no: 3845729 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3672 time: 2020-03-02 14:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60b7f381f20459ce9859313eed68df6aac446f5cf3e1980c144343f1163a1029Block Operator
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