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 3865133 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3867038 epoch_slot_no: 638 block_no: 3864956 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1262 time: 2020-03-07 01:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x600f2d05253f56902e8d4091e82d47c5e2f331d5eb92d8dc949c0568401ad14cBlock Operator
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