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 3857493 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3859398 epoch_slot_no: 14598 block_no: 3857316 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 12211 time: 2020-03-05 06:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2eb2531ec45c45e06bd28394b66d6739ebb9c78a4db48bd1ac04fd379c4b283aBlock Operator
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