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 3848290 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3850195 epoch_slot_no: 5395 block_no: 3848113 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-03-03 03:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1a43f821eceeeb7f3c99793f9611b1a92f9fd9e4f496a060e7ea2021d11ee0aBlock Operator
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