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 3848873 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3850778 epoch_slot_no: 5978 block_no: 3848696 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1349 time: 2020-03-03 06:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd691741496e244fd0807735d9760825f4c9f72db0efcad1b02ae706c5ddcb5dfBlock Operator
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