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 3857918 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3859823 epoch_slot_no: 15023 block_no: 3857741 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-03-05 09:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x578db0033503d4daf874864904b4980ad78f7b7e2a2e0d3115d1a29324fb2359Block Operator
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