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 3855614 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3857519 epoch_slot_no: 12719 block_no: 3855437 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1900 time: 2020-03-04 20:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1738537f0801cf473ae460b66e6ec7a2b83924d44f110b8d36a888fc16f31ba9Block Operator
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