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 3860553 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3862458 epoch_slot_no: 17658 block_no: 3860376 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1346 time: 2020-03-05 23:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf83a0212a8036e65121de1e27473bf2a33e3a20e94959d6f63cd06ebc53a5bdBlock Operator
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