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 3848083 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3849988 epoch_slot_no: 5188 block_no: 3847906 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3350 time: 2020-03-03 02:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd3687e34c1ef1604ac2b754b299cf41c2314b1dc25df138e9f4247c90053a54Block Operator
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