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 3847430 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3849335 epoch_slot_no: 4535 block_no: 3847253 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2749 time: 2020-03-02 22:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x757e968092246a3e3c8315139818bf71291bd827e4618c6535ea09d8d3374669Block Operator
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