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 3866469 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3868374 epoch_slot_no: 1974 block_no: 3866292 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-03-07 08:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bbf6b44ef03ce399021a7b1ed8105133d1f0e8928f22563386feda65a3ee58bBlock Operator
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