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 3848061 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3849966 epoch_slot_no: 5166 block_no: 3847884 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-03-03 02:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2536c086b25f3c5697c672a69033d7f01efb4de59e19eed9b8393da1028a6931Block Operator
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