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 3856465 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3858370 epoch_slot_no: 13570 block_no: 3856288 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2034 time: 2020-03-05 01:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf9a899c7a6c6c5445352c65d123e919dfef26eff2aab9a035c57b52ec8eeab1Block Operator
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