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 3846183 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3848088 epoch_slot_no: 3288 block_no: 3846006 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1176 time: 2020-03-02 16:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c8164c792fafd39dfd4af5a5e71bcb47a427f0965661b2671cf14742ba09715Block Operator
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