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 3857005 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3858910 epoch_slot_no: 14110 block_no: 3856828 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1233 time: 2020-03-05 04:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaacf83027f81ff9423395358fbee3bf7891aa6aa5f6c19f4d98fedfea5298f97Block Operator
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