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 3859921 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3861826 epoch_slot_no: 17026 block_no: 3859744 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2190 time: 2020-03-05 20:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc692de01098c9eecf9a6225fbcdff5f1ef43e4bfe535dd27e9613bf19b5d5871Block Operator
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