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 3856576 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3858481 epoch_slot_no: 13681 block_no: 3856399 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-03-05 01:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x186127f5a3aa817cc4080792b1a2f9484f5b242f7bcec800ce8e31e6ec252c18Block Operator
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