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 3859202 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3861107 epoch_slot_no: 16307 block_no: 3859025 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2429 time: 2020-03-05 16:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb95cc888527f77de172ae9cb9308d8a7f7450076e10a69836d16fe57ad48b137Block Operator
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