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 3853419 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3855324 epoch_slot_no: 10524 block_no: 3853242 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-03-04 08:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcac7072a61a9abf242154b72aa099801104954b0d20889dc9353c51768b9acb2Block Operator
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