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 3864464 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3866369 epoch_slot_no: 21569 block_no: 3864287 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1353 time: 2020-03-06 21:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6cca73c5f0355987d2fc0aab89e24e6ec935a02a911c7d67bdbacb224e562ffBlock Operator
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