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 3863404 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3865309 epoch_slot_no: 20509 block_no: 3863227 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1172 time: 2020-03-06 15:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94d9902892ab82547c4847b99d935b199e996aedaf9443af8caa52e8d83c6e8dBlock Operator
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