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 3856953 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3858858 epoch_slot_no: 14058 block_no: 3856776 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2035 time: 2020-03-05 03:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b41e9184b9456fbb444af6f742e9e02221f35425fb922836a20473b4a73bba1Block Operator
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