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 3863035 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3864940 epoch_slot_no: 20140 block_no: 3862858 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3423 time: 2020-03-06 13:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2054e4c4ccb3480c8f92c18b4b7882d568b8e928b3057333b14e926e61ba1a54Block Operator
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