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 3858945 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3860850 epoch_slot_no: 16050 block_no: 3858768 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1315 time: 2020-03-05 14:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75c5889d31e4526d062023695d4096c4550cdbdd8402a2f2290aaa41c9d7cd54Block Operator
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