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 3850148 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3852053 epoch_slot_no: 7253 block_no: 3849971 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-03-03 14:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15fe164db5e4fa5bd95a03e0376d8d89d2e525d2d03fbf453d8eb9b64ac0b34cBlock Operator
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