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 3863074 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3864979 epoch_slot_no: 20179 block_no: 3862897 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-03-06 13:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd636c1d619b31b20b1ab2a08ec85c482db5771814deb42e3a3d3900cc7c74f7Block Operator
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