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 3855465 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3857370 epoch_slot_no: 12570 block_no: 3855288 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2211 time: 2020-03-04 19:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f9a1c3a0505189a48cbe514995872cf7a9d3728ebb4b66fd5c9e1bfeaf62e67Block Operator
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