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 3850716 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3852621 epoch_slot_no: 7821 block_no: 3850539 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-03 17:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57e8ac0dcbd97ccf7b41b0d04dbf86a11e9b2a5696f2c4af1df4d9f813f4b0a8Block Operator
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