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 3853941 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3855846 epoch_slot_no: 11046 block_no: 3853764 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1168 time: 2020-03-04 11:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85e962b3f1b300cd9dc1c3bb0caf6cec2bcc09cbefe76062726d409b824be9cdBlock Operator
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