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 3850006 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3851911 epoch_slot_no: 7111 block_no: 3849829 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1282 time: 2020-03-03 13:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x863b6f6c701c0c8b7d513625099af3f634c29fff6e91affeeb0aec73975a3132Block Operator
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