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 3850993 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3852898 epoch_slot_no: 8098 block_no: 3850816 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-03-03 18:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa6fb59bbdd2f9dba93446b9b140847a7b6ab6564aac1a44c772bc1afb06af82Block Operator
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