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 3851474 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3853379 epoch_slot_no: 8579 block_no: 3851297 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1705 time: 2020-03-03 21:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x448b92e74f6ac7ebc939681c62ef6450ba003e1f4ff699bb830dc50a0772f70bBlock Operator
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