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 3860606 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3862511 epoch_slot_no: 17711 block_no: 3860429 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1139 time: 2020-03-06 00:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e0c0cb500eef456b33bba778b98dc75a1aab344d751cd9592c722a11e886f49Block Operator
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