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 3863673 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3865578 epoch_slot_no: 20778 block_no: 3863496 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2741 time: 2020-03-06 17:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cb58ca95ed4956a9bb6904f7f8addb9eabe6edb06e3acde35ca75086ba8ace8Block Operator
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