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 3856784 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3858689 epoch_slot_no: 13889 block_no: 3856607 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-03-05 02:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa2c9d8c919d56df43c74a3d4ebbe98206b6c9123720c912be68cbb1f334fa78Block Operator
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