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 3865753 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3867658 epoch_slot_no: 1258 block_no: 3865576 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-03-07 04:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4a98947810343cc7439c7959b8941ac9aa019bde33e022fb0c6b8c46fb0aec7Block Operator
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