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 3868292 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3870197 epoch_slot_no: 3797 block_no: 3868115 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4057 time: 2020-03-07 18:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc85db660aa528a84f502b8e099889159a033175c7e6cdb3ee8d3716494d5ff0dBlock Operator
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