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 3855880 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3857785 epoch_slot_no: 12985 block_no: 3855703 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1168 time: 2020-03-04 21:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74f53274b84c2058cb2b567c5376b5a5f61814bb4d7e909e4e86a452476ff517Block Operator
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