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 3855722 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3857627 epoch_slot_no: 12827 block_no: 3855545 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3150 time: 2020-03-04 21:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf58327f1167c1dcb718b0e1b9beb0b33336aa825b8eff63082cf1cf1627387aBlock Operator
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