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 3846119 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3848024 epoch_slot_no: 3224 block_no: 3845942 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2325 time: 2020-03-02 15:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07645a98c399386a3de1143f2a099338ce2e9e1533800f520d377ca70cbf1ca2Block Operator
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