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 3858503 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3860408 epoch_slot_no: 15608 block_no: 3858326 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1492 time: 2020-03-05 12:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92531fac685f10fe79fce75b44e53bfce0dca0b86ffdb1d1ce1482d793004773Block Operator
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