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 3861993 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3863898 epoch_slot_no: 19098 block_no: 3861816 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3347 time: 2020-03-06 07:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x943cc71bc930c40d7b3ba5a01f2d2cd79848ec3dc1ef7de297a4e53fe7f4f5c1Block Operator
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