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 3865662 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3867567 epoch_slot_no: 1167 block_no: 3865485 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-03-07 04:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56db059c736989ee63bcaafcaaa805d3e86f0a648cbc960bc69a013d75a60cb1Block Operator
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