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 3859064 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3860969 epoch_slot_no: 16169 block_no: 3858887 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2021 time: 2020-03-05 15:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ab1892b5cc7f03662490446d93f6449c7564960e9e3b4b50c31e39fe2514e5bBlock Operator
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