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 3855673 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3857578 epoch_slot_no: 12778 block_no: 3855496 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1947 time: 2020-03-04 20:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec17bfaa6d74dba41fc721e29824c4ab0106d69d5ea21d0ac09ad8adf70378e0Block Operator
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