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 3850302 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3852207 epoch_slot_no: 7407 block_no: 3850125 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2243 time: 2020-03-03 14:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0dc99c8783c1aebc203c7b850161d4af92e486ae340cf294b78af24d77e43adBlock Operator
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