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 3861191 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3863096 epoch_slot_no: 18296 block_no: 3861014 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-03-06 03:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74fcd60f33a2b49a34aeae1c3a121a84a1c58f389424481d85f95045c9cd0fedBlock Operator
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