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 3858572 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3860477 epoch_slot_no: 15677 block_no: 3858395 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 11714 time: 2020-03-05 12:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd604209573ab2e7dfeed4af868f557c1f5df9653ad6076ea96010e8b1e1e2d48Block Operator
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