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 3857224 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3859129 epoch_slot_no: 14329 block_no: 3857047 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-03-05 05:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf8d7ac48255c0e98f6ac47425846b955b8e6f0c856b3bd9c0b4b34ffad91940Block Operator
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