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 3859206 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3861111 epoch_slot_no: 16311 block_no: 3859029 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1172 time: 2020-03-05 16:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x136d1c87d9ecec9621dc28a455feb2020a03f16f2d10bf8e648c6c6b5a3615f5Block Operator
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