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 3861275 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3863180 epoch_slot_no: 18380 block_no: 3861098 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 954 time: 2020-03-06 03:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacd47dc9fc2785c60d52ba2fa91a86b89d51597a47d97d13d701dc88b952a1f3Block Operator
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