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 3859502 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3861407 epoch_slot_no: 16607 block_no: 3859325 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1886 time: 2020-03-05 18:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb925e16e10e52566e61d5ba14c6bc2037d54e966afd3b9227d7c30d34b13d8fBlock Operator
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