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 3848038 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3849943 epoch_slot_no: 5143 block_no: 3847861 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-03-03 02:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7eaef861925a1484e8848048fe8c81d988ec853545ce66bfd96084bc596f7e2fBlock Operator
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