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 3859128 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3861033 epoch_slot_no: 16233 block_no: 3858951 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1847 time: 2020-03-05 15:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x550ec7f15ce695b332356547f3ece8990d4a8dccf90b21d3333599e7eb35602bBlock Operator
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