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 3857157 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3859062 epoch_slot_no: 14262 block_no: 3856980 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-03-05 04:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ddffabaf926867e04c07ae2475dfe5435321ab744801013408307334b790cc5Block Operator
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