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 3845974 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3847879 epoch_slot_no: 3079 block_no: 3845797 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2658 time: 2020-03-02 14:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc84d016c69229d1ceeba5e0e741a20472aef3eb6d81533873b7bf2a6eb745955Block Operator
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