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 3866730 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3868635 epoch_slot_no: 2235 block_no: 3866553 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1845 time: 2020-03-07 10:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdef95b94da2858d907d355ee28c44b6c15ec085dde255e41347b7d36b8b72f49Block Operator
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