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 3864542 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3866447 epoch_slot_no: 47 block_no: 3864365 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2803 time: 2020-03-06 22:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82c1af08a84be59b41fcafc4773063f1336b9a3fe8f3765199314e366cf5edc1Block Operator
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