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 3853645 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3855550 epoch_slot_no: 10750 block_no: 3853468 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2020-03-04 09:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb232041a2d305c7800185060cfcf2145b5cd8e51c5bd79f96598288694c41d8dBlock Operator
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