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 3857155 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3859060 epoch_slot_no: 14260 block_no: 3856978 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-03-05 04:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc183f9d10eb8217fb766f16bb8e2ab464ae83480d496b169e1757f4b79839bf2Block Operator
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