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 3866771 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3868676 epoch_slot_no: 2276 block_no: 3866594 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-03-07 10:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7e9dc471303db92457b36fc80344f6a57bd55cffe659a3923b4fd2dc38fe49eBlock Operator
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