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 3848838 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3850743 epoch_slot_no: 5943 block_no: 3848661 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-03-03 06:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82075391e6d3631e860470f6d28f74075def2b169f3097108d7c9b50d2539edeBlock Operator
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