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 3847463 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3849368 epoch_slot_no: 4568 block_no: 3847286 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1262 time: 2020-03-02 23:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x151bb7cf049ab78760f92a1357f6a220cbb65a15ecf5a6de00cee5cc0300b2f9Block Operator
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