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 3865748 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3867653 epoch_slot_no: 1253 block_no: 3865571 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-03-07 04:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7932436640969b39479334733e2c1f8c01c8ee0439e0ca10301abcb33e3c8e4Block Operator
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