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 3865460 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3867365 epoch_slot_no: 965 block_no: 3865283 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-03-07 03:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf363c0b7898f8aa83a3c2627e99892d6e6b599cb95259f0dfadc6136f13db26bBlock Operator
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