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 3855785 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3857690 epoch_slot_no: 12890 block_no: 3855608 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1606 time: 2020-03-04 21:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf88bbd884cf15635be5cb19532c0721cddad6c266bcc869d26e0a540c7ef68aBlock Operator
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