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 3846087 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3847992 epoch_slot_no: 3192 block_no: 3845910 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2771 time: 2020-03-02 15:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3d35702498f9a54d743c54a9109f5131ccb1153c3fb4d051ed2761c18e74289Block Operator
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