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 3865309 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3867214 epoch_slot_no: 814 block_no: 3865132 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6240 time: 2020-03-07 02:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6944b56b85fc760dda92d711a51b66f6601d3534e648c2db7e0dd54cab72b8fdBlock Operator
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