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 3866534 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3868439 epoch_slot_no: 2039 block_no: 3866357 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1607 time: 2020-03-07 09:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x542e41db0cc9e275c9325f860ee13fba76a75c8d1334cc6c62bc9bf9c96e26eeBlock Operator
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