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 3865751 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3867656 epoch_slot_no: 1256 block_no: 3865574 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-03-07 04:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11c4630b92387964d967739952dfad92f9326d425a1ed006e91135fa48e18014Block Operator
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