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 3857205 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3859110 epoch_slot_no: 14310 block_no: 3857028 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1533 time: 2020-03-05 05:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79be7b38c7b55af9125a785fd2c1141c961744849b0a3485329e625f0abfb05cBlock Operator
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