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 3861215 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3863120 epoch_slot_no: 18320 block_no: 3861038 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2020-03-06 03:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b669b9aac5332fe1b21a82d5863e245b9c3b95e2619c7ee1e17095b084236c1Block Operator
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