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 3865405 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3867310 epoch_slot_no: 910 block_no: 3865228 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-03-07 02:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0394933d487fe0ef1e35af325fe0b4b0d7132a1d4b270b64e5eaf946b0e6f3c0Block Operator
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