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 3857064 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3858969 epoch_slot_no: 14169 block_no: 3856887 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4323 time: 2020-03-05 04:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc453cb8870016c35000e8138b5cb9e823346dbeba84a488837fc23f01c9558a9Block Operator
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