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 3857266 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3859171 epoch_slot_no: 14371 block_no: 3857089 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-03-05 05:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b02aeee4a8f081dd689ebc7fbc57e57fe3fbb4e59241ae145788f00c432ccd2Block Operator
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