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 3861842 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3863747 epoch_slot_no: 18947 block_no: 3861665 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 984 time: 2020-03-06 07:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4609a88e1068d3f4e2d2ede946e0cb9d9afe04804e7e861fec7e38fd0c11ce8Block Operator
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