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 3860011 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3861916 epoch_slot_no: 17116 block_no: 3859834 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2729 time: 2020-03-05 20:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42bb46be4b7aaa9a86a688d13e3b394fc72bed0315108d6886da93db3543e3ccBlock Operator
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