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 3865231 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3867136 epoch_slot_no: 736 block_no: 3865054 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1529 time: 2020-03-07 01:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16d33eb9c2fc0be6f6443568aa4e3b6f587ac103881929e1db7ee5d375af2fb9Block Operator
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