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 3868616 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3870521 epoch_slot_no: 4121 block_no: 3868439 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1307 time: 2020-03-07 20:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98c4c19e5a85f802b1dec446c5ce9e822a77ee777a91e3c9b2eda7e3d4962485Block Operator
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