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 3850396 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3852301 epoch_slot_no: 7501 block_no: 3850219 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-03-03 15:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x950ea7a2491ab3a27c4a3ca8267d2b13c9d2bbe7e99d7e3a6288700efd26af44Block Operator
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