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 3857144 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3859049 epoch_slot_no: 14249 block_no: 3856967 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-03-05 04:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e4ef759903c7bce451ca90e6d6e79fab82227872414449b4385b7aa3fe0417cBlock Operator
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