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 3853243 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3855148 epoch_slot_no: 10348 block_no: 3853066 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-03-04 07:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x486163fc5d043a5c633fa41ff32a3770482acf4c069ca38cf7f770b312f0d359Block Operator
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