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 3858392 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3860297 epoch_slot_no: 15497 block_no: 3858215 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7846 time: 2020-03-05 11:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x894fe4e5fa5c1725cf16e96f8b98198a0d7cae4a93cb8f705061e4b88c90f6eeBlock Operator
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