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 3853292 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3855197 epoch_slot_no: 10397 block_no: 3853115 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1172 time: 2020-03-04 07:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe721622c0f8e4534e5f114a32ede8fb870569978bff06dac9b93d4d0508c5f91Block Operator
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