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 3853172 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3855077 epoch_slot_no: 10277 block_no: 3852995 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 11736 time: 2020-03-04 06:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb75048b02ca1194cb25ed913a403fdcc2c4cf7ff7076bbe035a2a394f17581ccBlock Operator
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