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 3858617 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3860522 epoch_slot_no: 15722 block_no: 3858440 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1349 time: 2020-03-05 13:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbb96512a1e108c88e58d545e3133b359fb265d60eac7fd2695d3afa774af6faBlock Operator
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