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 3849157 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3851062 epoch_slot_no: 6262 block_no: 3848980 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-03-03 08:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x273ce7defb79017691465ef864adf788b8ef9c5f5cce0248e899d5608df2aba8Block Operator
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