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 3858168 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3860073 epoch_slot_no: 15273 block_no: 3857991 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4115 time: 2020-03-05 10:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58df65a4588e0ba7dd55caa54b1fc860613fb23f398d7ded3838fb86c9456fa6Block Operator
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