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 3858687 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3860592 epoch_slot_no: 15792 block_no: 3858510 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2986 time: 2020-03-05 13:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffaed2096d2ad5acdf357df0c56dfbd425f93817a7ad2510dbdd511fca37206cBlock Operator
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