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 3858393 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3860298 epoch_slot_no: 15498 block_no: 3858216 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8161 time: 2020-03-05 11:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb96ddfa8c9057a32b1e246984bf425059abcaf3aa2e241bf146c8e24872d5cb2Block Operator
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