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 3862205 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3864110 epoch_slot_no: 19310 block_no: 3862028 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2703 time: 2020-03-06 09:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97fca1d1996b0312cd8d5db5b994740ec33fb8ebaff9da3946376859b32c0db0Block Operator
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