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 3849171 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3851076 epoch_slot_no: 6276 block_no: 3848994 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3111 time: 2020-03-03 08:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfc72ab7f7e41c18fbae1513637a2555b6f58b0e274bb3851f9487cb422d5240Block Operator
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