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 3866279 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3868184 epoch_slot_no: 1784 block_no: 3866102 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1668 time: 2020-03-07 07:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1560820dc0cf2401b609c12978429353b7ef720c64bb877c84e3a2e1df7df647Block Operator
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