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 3858527 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3860432 epoch_slot_no: 15632 block_no: 3858350 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1849 time: 2020-03-05 12:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab710cad7b624be434c1e5b2a6acab4a530b5ad3cb19d045102da1c8508412ddBlock Operator
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