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 3847109 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3849014 epoch_slot_no: 4214 block_no: 3846932 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-03-02 21:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcaf4b4ca295dd71b07e9b772106fda44648fa164f456ba692c742d2e8bbacc3cBlock Operator
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