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 3869012 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3870917 epoch_slot_no: 4517 block_no: 3868835 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2916 time: 2020-03-07 22:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf063d0c781cce327855866511d08f2bb4d396eab8e1f33b07e79d98ec63e2b42Block Operator
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