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 3865716 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3867621 epoch_slot_no: 1221 block_no: 3865539 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1172 time: 2020-03-07 04:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef7a740660e66c0306efb9b480d42878d30be4f9b2c64f54bd4388881c6646e7Block Operator
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