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 3853509 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3855414 epoch_slot_no: 10614 block_no: 3853332 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-03-04 08:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6944576bb86a4b84389ee86510d156230113e7f313d5194a93b3fa400249f85cBlock Operator
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