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 3869001 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3870906 epoch_slot_no: 4506 block_no: 3868824 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-03-07 22:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b5fc957d93b393dd80cee95d3e4e947dab77383293025e0454ceb24de26bf69Block Operator
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