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 3865388 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3867293 epoch_slot_no: 893 block_no: 3865211 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-03-07 02:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b5d854bee60e40712e20e0d522e371be4341077c04a62be6d8acc90d3d00048Block Operator
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