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 3857313 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3859218 epoch_slot_no: 14418 block_no: 3857136 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5477 time: 2020-03-05 05:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b1dec2d697a7453e1c949eae57ab29177342881bf34ba9bfe8eb91a0a74f69fBlock Operator
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