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 3866303 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3868208 epoch_slot_no: 1808 block_no: 3866126 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1862 time: 2020-03-07 07:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a37f026e4dcbb3c60e300106df280b90378b3858dce42a71c08656eca9e36c0Block Operator
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