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 3866011 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3867916 epoch_slot_no: 1516 block_no: 3865834 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-03-07 06:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d40c101669244943178bcf5033be2d4a1d16ff0d51a9d065b207f0356e64c5aBlock Operator
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