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 3853338 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3855243 epoch_slot_no: 10443 block_no: 3853161 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-03-04 07:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98cd6b2d05bff52d00e6f9867e5df01352d7c7acbb539a43aad50d48444edecfBlock Operator
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