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 3866541 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3868446 epoch_slot_no: 2046 block_no: 3866364 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-03-07 09:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa54d3067b32ae2b441d3e0b76cc55921a24bf82704e9ff19b8ebd39311221f59Block Operator
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