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 3857298 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3859203 epoch_slot_no: 14403 block_no: 3857121 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1533 time: 2020-03-05 05:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76f47ee0fdc15228987c1e02d43d8533d96d34bf19d88e96dfb8b4778072dd74Block Operator
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