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 3855641 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3857546 epoch_slot_no: 12746 block_no: 3855464 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1525 time: 2020-03-04 20:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f8e771d0ce7a3d5ad48ea9666c92128098b5d705f2798bc100d5f9f1c710fe2Block Operator
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