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 3864382 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3866287 epoch_slot_no: 21487 block_no: 3864205 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2020-03-06 21:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c05640542c3f43dbd35284bc5a6e46a9363f5e879e80f90152455eac350f1b2Block Operator
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