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 3858244 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3860149 epoch_slot_no: 15349 block_no: 3858067 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2020-03-05 11:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e627fc301a8b79999e173d93578d089d64e4d88c82eec4bd2709ba9222ae18eBlock Operator
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