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 3860002 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3861907 epoch_slot_no: 17107 block_no: 3859825 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1673 time: 2020-03-05 20:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0912aebd38a3961c360c0940eb73728e44b8eddf5f7edf2f5b93aae5835b4576Block Operator
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