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 3847899 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3849804 epoch_slot_no: 5004 block_no: 3847722 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1976 time: 2020-03-03 01:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x597eda357c4b166fe925fa1e5a3fe4f485e8b6df90125ed3f0aa79aad8c9d224Block Operator
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