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 3859731 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3861636 epoch_slot_no: 16836 block_no: 3859554 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1598 time: 2020-03-05 19:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07d252fe660f2c2260505f342c88b5b3f0070eaa030f524fe4a0e9706e39ca89Block Operator
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