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 3867392 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3869297 epoch_slot_no: 2897 block_no: 3867215 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4120 time: 2020-03-07 13:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80dd2053065032807331c59d4c1c1efa104fe196439b02f77c3a3ff12f0b5c80Block Operator
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