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 3857312 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3859217 epoch_slot_no: 14417 block_no: 3857135 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3518 time: 2020-03-05 05:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x269f7aef8a5fa0ddd7d703f2666c07f1895f285a8f3a18ca8699f2dabdd2eaf8Block Operator
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