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 3850511 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3852416 epoch_slot_no: 7616 block_no: 3850334 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2203 time: 2020-03-03 16:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19600923852d5d6b820c5aad0f7d7232ab10a278fd366c76db538639609f1e3aBlock Operator
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