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 3856927 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3858832 epoch_slot_no: 14032 block_no: 3856750 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-05 03:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb3b666504db8640c5c1c8e060b3fea34e31e88a48c1851edf42706a90247757Block Operator
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