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 3850300 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3852205 epoch_slot_no: 7405 block_no: 3850123 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-03-03 14:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x057e99bf6f3da59be1d1a87596a47ad2d51b9323cb02d634936332f525fde2d6Block Operator
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