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 3848672 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3850577 epoch_slot_no: 5777 block_no: 3848495 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2612 time: 2020-03-03 05:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa3ba8814a4f0f9e64c45824ce542eb63a0aaf3f45fa60d36bee64b325d21197Block Operator
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