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 3848506 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3850411 epoch_slot_no: 5611 block_no: 3848329 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1307 time: 2020-03-03 04:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8c99d05a6d58080d57c2d48e31251fcd4fa2fa3d5853a794e671c382c67fbe4Block Operator
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