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 3866936 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3868841 epoch_slot_no: 2441 block_no: 3866759 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-03-07 11:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5c66b4d40a7dd66c517f38f7497e00efaefbc46a3cad3192a67152a63a3cc99Block Operator
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