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 3865903 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3867808 epoch_slot_no: 1408 block_no: 3865726 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-03-07 05:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde9c6849b8ea6837184d876de057c74898efaa705db5baf5a5a060b8575d6aa0Block Operator
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