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 3858603 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3860508 epoch_slot_no: 15708 block_no: 3858426 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2219 time: 2020-03-05 13:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3593b99acfbe32204538bcbc5c0560f20cbd95c5194d6d624edc0f38bb0bf5a2Block Operator
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