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 3858435 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3860340 epoch_slot_no: 15540 block_no: 3858258 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2805 time: 2020-03-05 12:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x209a936e319a43820f18729971280643fbe8109cb0105fdd818f030fe42a1bf0Block Operator
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