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 3859189 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3861094 epoch_slot_no: 16294 block_no: 3859012 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2020-03-05 16:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e7692974853c27436fb26c8c8bb70e001a9c3ce12fe8d31b953ecb64df7271dBlock Operator
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