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 3856793 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3858698 epoch_slot_no: 13898 block_no: 3856616 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1344 time: 2020-03-05 02:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc169eadc67103843aa52876894c177d37a8f8feebadd017510a6a25167f0958Block Operator
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