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 3863973 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3865878 epoch_slot_no: 21078 block_no: 3863796 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1533 time: 2020-03-06 18:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x144b410768cc76ebe5448beb07e5d60cca8b4132130c4b2d46f90376fed3cbf4Block Operator
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