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 3861452 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3863357 epoch_slot_no: 18557 block_no: 3861275 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 12215 time: 2020-03-06 04:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b0b34b0fccab4d577a0f4a6c945ecbda607eb7aeeb6723ba4af0fbe50163dffBlock Operator
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