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 3865391 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3867296 epoch_slot_no: 896 block_no: 3865214 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-07 02:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0fdd6059618e0a746e8c7e620588bcd8b92c5830fa5897f2eb0961e21012fdd4Block Operator
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