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 3856232 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3858137 epoch_slot_no: 13337 block_no: 3856055 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2978 time: 2020-03-04 23:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54390b093dc024f0d277b30895b8d51e8df5b190a59d6346b721ddea0412a417Block Operator
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