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 3849854 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3851759 epoch_slot_no: 6959 block_no: 3849677 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1492 time: 2020-03-03 12:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0791899c8086253d982154cf108a3a27e42684e867fc8a5f7fe6d742f3c5f14Block Operator
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