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 3848711 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3850616 epoch_slot_no: 5816 block_no: 3848534 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1344 time: 2020-03-03 06:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a52aba10707681e919beafbee9f52bb0b1d04345c8c61fa6bf502ba09f6f042Block Operator
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