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 3863286 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3865191 epoch_slot_no: 20391 block_no: 3863109 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1233 time: 2020-03-06 15:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf14042a2a27723b0da64289200e9c97ccae1b5852ddc2f3341f988adfe0fda5cBlock Operator
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