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 3849032 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3850937 epoch_slot_no: 6137 block_no: 3848855 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 11663 time: 2020-03-03 07:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfef9201c48d88387a9be3b32969a610649202aa644f0697011f1fd038c99a316Block Operator
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