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 3860662 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3862567 epoch_slot_no: 17767 block_no: 3860485 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1845 time: 2020-03-06 00:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb59ca8a670ad9420d0b394c3f7b52c9254c4ab81a4c5b3a07b3e483ca76472e7Block Operator
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