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 3859381 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3861286 epoch_slot_no: 16486 block_no: 3859204 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1668 time: 2020-03-05 17:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28318d6116f726ba8d5498a9a1329aa221a2999bcf2a5171e5bcdc1774f9ba9eBlock Operator
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