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 3865057 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3866962 epoch_slot_no: 562 block_no: 3864880 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1143 time: 2020-03-07 00:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78246f84dad2df3914c9ff845a0129fba1d804f930a9761f6ef731d155b30d93Block Operator
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