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 3866916 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3868821 epoch_slot_no: 2421 block_no: 3866739 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1496 time: 2020-03-07 11:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bae8cdbf748b2d3a01a141b1ba0b5772c9f02b405a2a70474b9c24943d910dfBlock Operator
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