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 3856879 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3858784 epoch_slot_no: 13984 block_no: 3856702 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2020-03-05 03:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cfca2e82132aacaf41d44da0b08dbdee7a9740a4bd1abd4aaf338c190b10de3Block Operator
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