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 3847202 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3849107 epoch_slot_no: 4307 block_no: 3847025 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1315 time: 2020-03-02 21:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x130d6a88730b4bb851dd7b28ee0a13957aa2860a5238be04aff7dc9c7f14b9efBlock Operator
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