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 3868664 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3870569 epoch_slot_no: 4169 block_no: 3868487 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1311 time: 2020-03-07 20:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x620596a1892c76c9a1eaad0235aeba9ad5d71f4db33597e6a1fb4cb039f473f1Block Operator
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