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 3857235 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3859140 epoch_slot_no: 14340 block_no: 3857058 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-03-05 05:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84e661c21d8163cf561b372bc100d4b9b558a33016e0264ad6cf5772b99d522bBlock Operator
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