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 3855272 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3857177 epoch_slot_no: 12377 block_no: 3855095 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1677 time: 2020-03-04 18:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87c19ed3a92304c8da28116defc4a0a297abd357a4b7b9c68fb8cb888130bb9fBlock Operator
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