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 3856776 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3858681 epoch_slot_no: 13881 block_no: 3856599 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2050 time: 2020-03-05 02:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef81ac9215def7f863365df79ec4a83f9ed6ce9a664ed942bdf63a9cf6fcb5c9Block Operator
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