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 3856287 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3858192 epoch_slot_no: 13392 block_no: 3856110 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2020-03-05 00:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c3733062423370815a9bd98a864d05e5371a6f4e998252b40f57e9c14e75230Block Operator
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