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 3861168 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3863073 epoch_slot_no: 18273 block_no: 3860991 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-03-06 03:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbda8df46b09d526b98b5e287b78a2802029c1f46fba8897c73652a82d047de65Block Operator
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