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 3865083 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3866988 epoch_slot_no: 588 block_no: 3864906 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 989 time: 2020-03-07 01:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0bc9101cef1777a7c08a12fee0fe6c00e31590ac5e01dad4dc7566f16a03d55Block Operator
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