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 3857640 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3859545 epoch_slot_no: 14745 block_no: 3857463 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1533 time: 2020-03-05 07:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe09e74a7e515c5b6e306491aa9af60fa8b2f54756c08a9b59d710a9816b722d1Block Operator
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