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 3848942 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3850847 epoch_slot_no: 6047 block_no: 3848765 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1676 time: 2020-03-03 07:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47f495c8b545f657d5cd58b4de049fc2d55ef3f93c4607232eb36563a2bbbc51Block Operator
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