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 3865243 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3867148 epoch_slot_no: 748 block_no: 3865066 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-03-07 01:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1986b9bec86cd6c33d3f0b4abc0036e6aa30c72581c255541d25bc5fd2ead62Block Operator
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