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 3847187 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3849092 epoch_slot_no: 4292 block_no: 3847010 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2773 time: 2020-03-02 21:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18bf42a596027873ba711f8e02498f651a4d9b6861d199560971ca1b706c2665Block Operator
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