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 3851478 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3853383 epoch_slot_no: 8583 block_no: 3851301 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2386 time: 2020-03-03 21:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x521e55f0424fe88ce96a25c0b064a33ee554578e493b647250a51d4e02f56798Block Operator
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