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 3865298 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3867203 epoch_slot_no: 803 block_no: 3865121 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-03-07 02:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d81e48eccb930cb897205670461d0267a8908a20f6d20bc6b712ba052e13b91Block Operator
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