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 3846070 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3847975 epoch_slot_no: 3175 block_no: 3845893 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3269 time: 2020-03-02 15:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1a7fb7a44bf752c01c684b8d2ed04d28ac7fedacd89cbafe28be946f25f2958Block Operator
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