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 3868189 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3870094 epoch_slot_no: 3694 block_no: 3868012 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1719 time: 2020-03-07 18:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x500379ae69cfb35865e5473c628cbb6b14034b904b86cb982359f0c0a34d410fBlock Operator
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