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 3856664 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3858569 epoch_slot_no: 13769 block_no: 3856487 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3118 time: 2020-03-05 02:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8be381156cc8d65ec6e518917abc1ec8eca580a3a173e9368eae5aef75a39cbcBlock Operator
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