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 3856781 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3858686 epoch_slot_no: 13886 block_no: 3856604 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1849 time: 2020-03-05 02:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec1c69196a76d79410f8079268a028e8c8a44c3aa229e6cdfdc87ae5f0c9bf99Block Operator
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