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 3850956 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3852861 epoch_slot_no: 8061 block_no: 3850779 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1984 time: 2020-03-03 18:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28cd8e478887692604d4b2c2c425b25f3de6ed271a9c5fda3d62c9fdcfa857f0Block Operator
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