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 3861326 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3863231 epoch_slot_no: 18431 block_no: 3861149 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-03-06 04:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f97e08c0564f6a1be9291d3d3043b244c65e8e0bc72c69f8f31f1352112a13bBlock Operator
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