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 3859222 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3861127 epoch_slot_no: 16327 block_no: 3859045 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1800 time: 2020-03-05 16:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35f74c9f6bf6adbedcbad9e72e3b1a1c6d9ef1f3e84d49ccb1dfa3ef1e0b0c8bBlock Operator
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