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 3853514 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3855419 epoch_slot_no: 10619 block_no: 3853337 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1878 time: 2020-03-04 08:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c67ef98e5f7beadbaca2e3a3d46c2e725e61545d1eed3a5c01baa732e05209bBlock Operator
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