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 3861821 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3863726 epoch_slot_no: 18926 block_no: 3861644 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2020-03-06 06:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5756bed9b56ab73b0af1b1e06afb9a5f0fc7187c5357f3f2fcfce8b3685fba58Block Operator
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