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 3850174 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3852079 epoch_slot_no: 7279 block_no: 3849997 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2346 time: 2020-03-03 14:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa981d27a87aa3d1a7a5e1aad92044d312b8043ad7e94e3518842947ccbf0e492Block Operator
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