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 3865312 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3867217 epoch_slot_no: 817 block_no: 3865135 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1709 time: 2020-03-07 02:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cd33378453a2469694ee8d8370dada3698c0cb0a4e26dae3bcaf017c7002883Block Operator
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