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 3846309 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3848214 epoch_slot_no: 3414 block_no: 3846132 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1278 time: 2020-03-02 16:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1580fd5dd9aab9fdc02a4c619f15a6a4d60613952c8fd049d26e295e9ab41285Block Operator
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