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 3857452 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3859357 epoch_slot_no: 14557 block_no: 3857275 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2170 time: 2020-03-05 06:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7478885967f520b6e135e99e0451a1afc4cbae2dd8778d2aaaba7a6d0c0c391Block Operator
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