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 3862063 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3863968 epoch_slot_no: 19168 block_no: 3861886 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1446 time: 2020-03-06 08:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x553e1b1b0345f670b3e13c35f4ad4da7f7f068653b1708653f3cba57de1932e3Block Operator
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