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 3865331 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3867236 epoch_slot_no: 836 block_no: 3865154 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-03-07 02:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa018ed942bbe6bd6daa26f71ea87db8656dda67133a43fcd790d8f1f0775311cBlock Operator
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