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 3847714 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3849619 epoch_slot_no: 4819 block_no: 3847537 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1619 time: 2020-03-03 00:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x699bb30e8e21cb0d6e817651dc23ee5fdccde9b4231f4e0b14e26f8f10f518c6Block Operator
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