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 3858932 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3860837 epoch_slot_no: 16037 block_no: 3858755 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6587 time: 2020-03-05 14:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x985753593e201d202f19579d1761a7df856dc4bfdc5a94f709594e2cbd6e9541Block Operator
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