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 3862530 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3864435 epoch_slot_no: 19635 block_no: 3862353 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-03-06 10:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1051492d3abe4e83cf60646001c8f0a43990fdd7870ecf93bf8f6e6cd81d65dBlock Operator
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