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 3857049 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3858954 epoch_slot_no: 14154 block_no: 3856872 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-03-05 04:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9163ad14ae9abfda89e5f3e80191f679c6da973ef772ad1a84294b49d3ec36b8Block Operator
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