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 3865310 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3867215 epoch_slot_no: 815 block_no: 3865133 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-03-07 02:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa82694643faa94cbf083a4098c03af7206dfe9d2c26ed5cb10899be16599a02Block Operator
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