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 3850473 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3852378 epoch_slot_no: 7578 block_no: 3850296 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1895 time: 2020-03-03 15:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ac518ec396bbedbe6fd2b66eed8dc05480b23fc026946e5e6afd7d20520c989Block Operator
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