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 3868980 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3870885 epoch_slot_no: 4485 block_no: 3868803 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2059 time: 2020-03-07 22:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3efcf147053f2a7c6611f1e3d5f032013f58aa8143263e13cf4e3fae91d90345Block Operator
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