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 3866762 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3868667 epoch_slot_no: 2267 block_no: 3866585 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1315 time: 2020-03-07 10:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87865863f26ea4e1b1c6e8421764fb2b9b1f13fb78026f5fe768e29d268a96a7Block Operator
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