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 3856952 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3858857 epoch_slot_no: 14057 block_no: 3856775 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 10044 time: 2020-03-05 03:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb71c749f04c6621dc046790c116f54bf6bae10d08e09e64fd16aadafd9c97c04Block Operator
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