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 3856554 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3858459 epoch_slot_no: 13659 block_no: 3856377 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-03-05 01:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff23ce39571e7637e8f5bfeb956260c13b48f9c44833a895b71f2456c5084131Block Operator
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