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 3851133 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3853038 epoch_slot_no: 8238 block_no: 3850956 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-03-03 19:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9a3a86d34b819699114828f3f34436d83b28a379ab9a6fc02d8b58a051ab251Block Operator
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