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 3856772 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3858677 epoch_slot_no: 13877 block_no: 3856595 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2882 time: 2020-03-05 02:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x243564d8f66bf4667bb46ec44b521c09b4632189154ffa80b6c825c63644f84fBlock Operator
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