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 3847317 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3849222 epoch_slot_no: 4422 block_no: 3847140 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3363 time: 2020-03-02 22:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x692d7535882c2e50c2507a7f66dedfd639892e804c08646fadd1c1277260d8c3Block Operator
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