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 3856842 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3858747 epoch_slot_no: 13947 block_no: 3856665 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2071 time: 2020-03-05 03:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x404620d80d8126dd59402a7fb8f389b7d1e0517fc987cc224d6aac665805667fBlock Operator
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