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 3850351 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3852256 epoch_slot_no: 7456 block_no: 3850174 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4236 time: 2020-03-03 15:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87d5a7899f9bb1d0e106b0231ed56c970a4242c5aa7885bd0905acd650d838d2Block Operator
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