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 3853493 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3855398 epoch_slot_no: 10598 block_no: 3853316 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1176 time: 2020-03-04 08:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7986c3df803623526ffa6f312bdf9bfa13a91472d7b5cd9a0683b05abf6b1d6eBlock Operator
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