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 3853130 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3855035 epoch_slot_no: 10235 block_no: 3852953 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1311 time: 2020-03-04 06:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe941b4c4dfe22b8ed73cd3d0dc1612fd42081e58197257d2559d661e393434c0Block Operator
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