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 3868322 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3870227 epoch_slot_no: 3827 block_no: 3868145 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-03-07 19:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfedcec6afb205e6fada001ec01a964adca5bada6779fb5c14d2825e2315989edBlock Operator
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