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 3857599 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3859504 epoch_slot_no: 14704 block_no: 3857422 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1344 time: 2020-03-05 07:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6ceede4f91c56f5ab6774f9a6a182a649333be00344452c2c035977ea7b8450Block Operator
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