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 3848408 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3850313 epoch_slot_no: 5513 block_no: 3848231 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-03-03 04:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x464b7ee7d157f37c872252b9dbc7262185f9409fbb5bd294d9c03d35bc1ac1f1Block Operator
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