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 3863369 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3865274 epoch_slot_no: 20474 block_no: 3863192 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1586 time: 2020-03-06 15:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b8c5b6107d7e78366d9819fc6966db1d84de0a737499d2feb4d9293bf466ee5Block Operator
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