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 3861128 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3863033 epoch_slot_no: 18233 block_no: 3860951 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-03-06 03:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae50c444980c154e9fa8c6a7dd72e6d0793456c51aa6bd84fec25c982c391d33Block Operator
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