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 3862432 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3864337 epoch_slot_no: 19537 block_no: 3862255 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-03-06 10:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46d6c9946ccae061a5c262f2bf1f084fe366a7436a2487324b69a2c21d90ccccBlock Operator
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