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 3856620 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3858525 epoch_slot_no: 13725 block_no: 3856443 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1450 time: 2020-03-05 01:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f1af2b3e8664f05b7698e5b0e39f5f98de9a59609e70fd121fff49d01f397c5Block Operator
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