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 3860709 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3862614 epoch_slot_no: 17814 block_no: 3860532 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-03-06 00:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x153b7b1d69493bf3d049cf2ac001b92940da4929874c97446050c3aacb2978b3Block Operator
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