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 3864193 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3866098 epoch_slot_no: 21298 block_no: 3864016 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1044 time: 2020-03-06 20:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5dd0bffca3b23a69d2ae123804106da37da4845d24160e692289c27ae20762abBlock Operator
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