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 3862430 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3864335 epoch_slot_no: 19535 block_no: 3862253 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-03-06 10:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70d901104ee63396e32207a95d01ca15443d1aca1a33bfddcfa72bcef566e03cBlock Operator
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