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 3865051 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3866956 epoch_slot_no: 556 block_no: 3864874 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1353 time: 2020-03-07 00:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd722a79c3f2a23a23d0b842e8a48719fb14f1f5c0be15a70b57e5b7f2ee54bfBlock Operator
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