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 3865562 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3867467 epoch_slot_no: 1067 block_no: 3865385 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1677 time: 2020-03-07 03:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65b84397a97f12f1afe980448fbdc28a060f0a31f429ea6b6cc1f89df0d56361Block Operator
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