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 3857890 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3859795 epoch_slot_no: 14995 block_no: 3857713 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1352 time: 2020-03-05 09:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x357bb0ae18b01fed248e3f44023653d5cf1491eab6eeb4b2617b1aa78c78cae2Block Operator
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