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 3861144 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3863049 epoch_slot_no: 18249 block_no: 3860967 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1804 time: 2020-03-06 03:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54940853ae8ad96fce06d64e76b79a55703866c6c0dfaf973da8d5a9d1c6fcdfBlock Operator
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