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 3865772 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3867677 epoch_slot_no: 1277 block_no: 3865595 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 9678 time: 2020-03-07 04:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x489be5602bf3754aec49b4016154c84a5493c17a6799e6038acd11afd0a2efabBlock Operator
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