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 3861580 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3863485 epoch_slot_no: 18685 block_no: 3861403 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1229 time: 2020-03-06 05:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17de3805e897df68a6b4eb3596352781dda12ef0b986c0e97a9d8617778ac3acBlock Operator
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