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 3858332 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3860237 epoch_slot_no: 15437 block_no: 3858155 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1706 time: 2020-03-05 11:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a92e345632b3fb436dc769f33d45388ca41160c32318e0148e498b5206ea2b1Block Operator
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