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 3850116 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3852021 epoch_slot_no: 7221 block_no: 3849939 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8598 time: 2020-03-03 13:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda55bf40f14a4584e18d5a67f49a0d9b360c5b01b1d8402fe173bdfb89e048c1Block Operator
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