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 3863322 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3865227 epoch_slot_no: 20427 block_no: 3863145 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1549 time: 2020-03-06 15:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e7b497f05cda601c3ff9a9df05748bbb7268496508d95e63077315fa73278a8Block Operator
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