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 3860904 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3862809 epoch_slot_no: 18009 block_no: 3860727 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2020-03-06 01:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95f2e802ac90bb542156817a0a6166c2ad63b6f76ee1dbb3e7fcbadea46cc9c6Block Operator
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