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 3865993 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3867898 epoch_slot_no: 1498 block_no: 3865816 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-03-07 06:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe096c3c5dcc44ad17059f38b16223b7a9a49c584ea46f0657328064b59f0acfcBlock Operator
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