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 3856622 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3858527 epoch_slot_no: 13727 block_no: 3856445 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2080 time: 2020-03-05 02:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea69b010cd1c93c6a3ae1f66cd25f11e75e5b3137562157650e9e2353be418d6Block Operator
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