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 3856750 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3858655 epoch_slot_no: 13855 block_no: 3856573 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-03-05 02:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9041ef18f7e20c3de42971779629b19c706cbf8758e74c1c0f846a5677e5136Block Operator
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