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 3865383 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3867288 epoch_slot_no: 888 block_no: 3865206 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-03-07 02:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x795f178dd991622bbefa287d2cf2405f58dfa097a0165541804f9fd7ec2fe5a9Block Operator
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