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 3851097 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3853002 epoch_slot_no: 8202 block_no: 3850920 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1849 time: 2020-03-03 19:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7efa9f0b6acff790b899c3500d020653ecddfa72595eefcf54034e3d51a714dbBlock Operator
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