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 3863352 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3865257 epoch_slot_no: 20457 block_no: 3863175 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1352 time: 2020-03-06 15:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87176fb452617bae2861fafdbc3681b9f5e8159357d6fbccde62b47d257725a1Block Operator
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