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 3853025 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3854930 epoch_slot_no: 10130 block_no: 3852848 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-03-04 06:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5621cf0c9c337db2167fe580e0e147b4e6f840e06bdefad22d8e52434783a551Block Operator
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