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 3857492 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3859397 epoch_slot_no: 14597 block_no: 3857315 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3077 time: 2020-03-05 06:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb9509581b39d946f6e51162b351645a4e596c309855640f5440610b3d9c90faBlock Operator
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