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 3865826 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3867731 epoch_slot_no: 1331 block_no: 3865649 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1143 time: 2020-03-07 05:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a3f0fe3763aee3443555a962550a3018e9176aa76ea1433cd44635e3cc1539eBlock Operator
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