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 3846667 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3848572 epoch_slot_no: 3772 block_no: 3846490 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2020-03-02 18:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25661c9e72d822266ebc6b10e7c5259b3a6a89b199e77c6efb7c3b91749a48b5Block Operator
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