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 3867312 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3869217 epoch_slot_no: 2817 block_no: 3867135 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1734 time: 2020-03-07 13:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd31963d4262c51dee88cf9c079fce0e0646d07465f7894084d40d16d587053eeBlock Operator
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