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 3855942 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3857847 epoch_slot_no: 13047 block_no: 3855765 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1274 time: 2020-03-04 22:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82f98d1e7e242a74f107f90d4f0aa80c79488971d688dbf88cd720cac2e1446eBlock Operator
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