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 3859429 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3861334 epoch_slot_no: 16534 block_no: 3859252 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3582 time: 2020-03-05 17:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77906bf0eaad0c4bd8da502f93bf0f1c1ff875af24d4d1e16afd088f1e64a31eBlock Operator
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