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 3867280 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3869185 epoch_slot_no: 2785 block_no: 3867103 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1837 time: 2020-03-07 13:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5db3c63635a7738ff0ef5ab13d49a82da3c49f04f08712e1f9245cbba981d73Block Operator
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