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 3849122 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3851027 epoch_slot_no: 6227 block_no: 3848945 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1496 time: 2020-03-03 08:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x931c2249191e6bcbb061fa14064f581078eb87a8c9d3dfc8b43654797cb14e51Block Operator
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