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 3855984 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3857889 epoch_slot_no: 13089 block_no: 3855807 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-03-04 22:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x236de7346803198e2909cd2bae595d8d1c57e1ff6a902d4f967e111796ee4121Block Operator
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