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 3853317 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3855222 epoch_slot_no: 10422 block_no: 3853140 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1523 time: 2020-03-04 07:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4be52a71af295630a7a7c337d2087af64b85a0cf82e67b1eba8553cee22b6c49Block Operator
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