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 3858599 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3860504 epoch_slot_no: 15704 block_no: 3858422 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1290 time: 2020-03-05 12:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f0728b976651c5791fa8dd8469eb4ea121b1f868d26181878c1e8368c35a198Block Operator
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