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 3863801 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3865706 epoch_slot_no: 20906 block_no: 3863624 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1660 time: 2020-03-06 17:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81d1150d28f1ebcd52ebbf398d38025efcd29b048c37ff639862fad0e3243ccbBlock Operator
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