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 3856693 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3858598 epoch_slot_no: 13798 block_no: 3856516 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-03-05 02:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2297e4c30afe5bb2b11b1ccadbc2868a37319f7c37d9e0b3b199bce62f913ab0Block Operator
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