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 3867263 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3869168 epoch_slot_no: 2768 block_no: 3867086 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3657 time: 2020-03-07 13:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbab821b72bb6825833bc964a454d13eb93592c9c38810fedb4d4b792cbc35cb2Block Operator
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