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 3857817 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3859722 epoch_slot_no: 14922 block_no: 3857640 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-05 08:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa55b0ff1e0c10bb45bed487c07796eb888caf00f2ca2f3431ae1a9ec7995245Block Operator
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