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 3856964 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3858869 epoch_slot_no: 14069 block_no: 3856787 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1673 time: 2020-03-05 03:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f3d6900403130d44b557e5afda85a87070bb77c1d6d890c7c53bb7a19633cbdBlock Operator
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