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 3848264 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3850169 epoch_slot_no: 5369 block_no: 3848087 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-03-03 03:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2487a928bd3740e43504590938ff213be6322210b0e6c9d8c4da23ace0fa7d75Block Operator
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