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 3853404 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3855309 epoch_slot_no: 10509 block_no: 3853227 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-03-04 08:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce29d91c0267b5f01b1eb1bbea0bc14b5c43ce756c3cfa9e3f8fbd47d60e3595Block Operator
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