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 3868832 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3870737 epoch_slot_no: 4337 block_no: 3868655 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2349 time: 2020-03-07 21:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5498b93f71a5eeaaae0818408293f7afa301057015a4f2bbd8cdc5153399029Block Operator
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