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 3851728 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3853633 epoch_slot_no: 8833 block_no: 3851551 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-03-03 22:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6434d168d75affde4447dd9da844f20e3bdc0a125b361f5a8479299c61a0e5fBlock Operator
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