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 3858878 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3860783 epoch_slot_no: 15983 block_no: 3858701 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1249 time: 2020-03-05 14:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x011840b8dc3655a9715f5362c4d9cf07dbc4e40e4a1319acec91b00474963ae0Block Operator
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