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 3862439 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3864344 epoch_slot_no: 19544 block_no: 3862262 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1636 time: 2020-03-06 10:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac1e98a7bdcd48fc262183b47e5d56d80b6001b2f0b1cf5e10e14908695787e8Block Operator
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