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 3847129 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3849034 epoch_slot_no: 4234 block_no: 3846952 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-03-02 21:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x279607ba0fdb1ca25bec9ae5f9f890a99ad986a817653267bcd3fa17eb09a3a8Block Operator
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