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 3868426 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3870331 epoch_slot_no: 3931 block_no: 3868249 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-03-07 19:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0256269386a76245d1258d363ed0ac9fdb3351c402a953ca670d96ec7cb08f86Block Operator
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