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 3867518 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3869423 epoch_slot_no: 3023 block_no: 3867341 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2042 time: 2020-03-07 14:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x958f1356a9e453b6cc0cdc858de0627adc15054137e4c0800ea4f8d6123cd782Block Operator
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