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 3863238 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3865143 epoch_slot_no: 20343 block_no: 3863061 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2020-03-06 14:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc050d68a47ba30456a81504ac859872c72b40b190490b27680f1d20f4c346525Block Operator
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