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 3856945 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3858850 epoch_slot_no: 14050 block_no: 3856768 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-05 03:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7073d21b2274b0395ae65f1303b255c0bf4fbe2b3bb516895eafa42bcd6af8f1Block Operator
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