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 3864984 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3866889 epoch_slot_no: 489 block_no: 3864807 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1538 time: 2020-03-07 00:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9fe0fbc38be59f90907b3b93a5caa2b6ec676e3062cfdd450cefaf683783e7bBlock Operator
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