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 3863707 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3865612 epoch_slot_no: 20812 block_no: 3863530 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1353 time: 2020-03-06 17:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0e251760826b0e52170a1a83c409b781b8920944abdabc0301dc3a3966eceb9Block Operator
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