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 3866699 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3868604 epoch_slot_no: 2204 block_no: 3866522 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2165 time: 2020-03-07 09:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x083c6e399842cad89d15f941e309c216963a81b6d28f3dcca515c723dfbfbe41Block Operator
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