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 3865591 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3867496 epoch_slot_no: 1096 block_no: 3865414 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1172 time: 2020-03-07 03:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46950107053fc1d1917dfc0de1e8ad8049a8e928a8f34cc2a47d055b29c28b76Block Operator
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