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 3863019 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3864924 epoch_slot_no: 20124 block_no: 3862842 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1664 time: 2020-03-06 13:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x067537df15a4bfbe0d836a2c601272d3b6b2deff1418bf96a7bb7b626b77bb61Block Operator
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