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 3850687 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3852592 epoch_slot_no: 7792 block_no: 3850510 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2848 time: 2020-03-03 17:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc3ba0eb2728f0afa9f41a199880d51508700381853134c398d77d4b81b3a299Block Operator
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