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 3866104 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3868009 epoch_slot_no: 1609 block_no: 3865927 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-03-07 06:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6878ec344de2fac888dfa43f2b9f94d8b121395ebc6987f76c54c6dbf9cbf2fBlock Operator
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