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 3856592 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3858497 epoch_slot_no: 13697 block_no: 3856415 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4964 time: 2020-03-05 01:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5fe561d2e1cf22818d7149e9909c665a6e3e9bd31ba86ff14bdf57a06c8d79dBlock Operator
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