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 3858782 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3860687 epoch_slot_no: 15887 block_no: 3858605 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-03-05 14:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04ab5bb3aa4668c5449a621af3ea3c641fb62f05ba11aef67dfc03223c4dedc6Block Operator
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