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 3848601 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3850506 epoch_slot_no: 5706 block_no: 3848424 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-03-03 05:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4eec99ac2dfcec0b843bc49d9820c2d4fbc94ff1a696e1f2f7d5d1e73c13c60Block Operator
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