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 3849947 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3851852 epoch_slot_no: 7052 block_no: 3849770 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1714 time: 2020-03-03 12:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c43bcf18f736638d55c3077e818d77157ae6d3aca9f044446540463c503fda4Block Operator
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