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 3851343 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3853248 epoch_slot_no: 8448 block_no: 3851166 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-03-03 20:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0796b54dd6f82b4899673fdaaf7caa2ba4eb78dc4e9f0218a38b14df54d913c5Block Operator
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