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 3846951 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3848856 epoch_slot_no: 4056 block_no: 3846774 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-03-02 20:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf4583509664d83dc522d6fc6c6dc5b7f69efea674b8513b23d97760cd273dc2Block Operator
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