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 3860384 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3862289 epoch_slot_no: 17489 block_no: 3860207 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-03-05 22:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39d59c74ebc974cafdcf5980b55e462c0f1929548a46f0a1ac841d210dc14f32Block Operator
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