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 3855126 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3857031 epoch_slot_no: 12231 block_no: 3854949 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 905 time: 2020-03-04 17:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x063a1a7935eb8e2cdd639916505b00790df1f72e080ba42d175bfac7db2b7f9aBlock Operator
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