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 3862016 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3863921 epoch_slot_no: 19121 block_no: 3861839 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2062 time: 2020-03-06 07:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb84a9319c8a30add63124a920a66125bcc647ac7a6d51669566726f6e6b1df42Block Operator
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