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 3857437 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3859342 epoch_slot_no: 14542 block_no: 3857260 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1344 time: 2020-03-05 06:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9fe45493bb0cedc2ac1117c9d3ee4b6c5a3699325719da7dc0174edc14acd0b9Block Operator
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