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 3860018 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3861923 epoch_slot_no: 17123 block_no: 3859841 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2304 time: 2020-03-05 20:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55cc5e42d9a552ec7a81979f203583af47e88f31be30379fc9ac37592e6a2b74Block Operator
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