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 3856385 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3858290 epoch_slot_no: 13490 block_no: 3856208 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1532 time: 2020-03-05 00:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06d152d7713ed566195290b91b9d86716f9eb3d8bc9502d6f668dfe303a7ed5dBlock Operator
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