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 3857857 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3859762 epoch_slot_no: 14962 block_no: 3857680 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1500 time: 2020-03-05 08:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd717e359836b1885582838d6ca86102aeec259a33e3b24d7dccb0945de899dacBlock Operator
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