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 3849572 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3851477 epoch_slot_no: 6677 block_no: 3849395 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4235 time: 2020-03-03 10:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fd773b6245dca69de5891f9dc94fbb98738a4f4043af51dc907d7fee39041a2Block Operator
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