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 3849575 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3851480 epoch_slot_no: 6680 block_no: 3849398 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1352 time: 2020-03-03 10:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc294ffbfbc086d54a4126847c87817170edb4f9a8a53743aa51b914f39a1d63Block Operator
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