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 3860372 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3862277 epoch_slot_no: 17477 block_no: 3860195 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1710 time: 2020-03-05 22:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfab83685124be362b1cf7a06403e85efbc53bb116c4efd501be9d8a0063c815fBlock Operator
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