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 3846470 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3848375 epoch_slot_no: 3575 block_no: 3846293 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2585 time: 2020-03-02 17:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56d9a10fa0cbede593fa0ff869ae0c5c96c67ffe07b9e581d26096069d5e9db5Block Operator
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