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 3859603 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3861508 epoch_slot_no: 16708 block_no: 3859426 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3545 time: 2020-03-05 18:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6e5db159023b41060362f069d68a7001e6946036d23ddf3a5a6047c985d88bdBlock Operator
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