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 3851244 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3853149 epoch_slot_no: 8349 block_no: 3851067 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1672 time: 2020-03-03 20:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa20c8afeb1d2b608fd98f99146aed5e1af0bc1226789d837e84c8ee67f0bd66cBlock Operator
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