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 3848885 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3850790 epoch_slot_no: 5990 block_no: 3848708 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1701 time: 2020-03-03 07:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e88a950d1f2f9e95638c668f5f1cf1c225d19b95f1ce12700964130b52d6d45Block Operator
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