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 3869153 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3871058 epoch_slot_no: 4658 block_no: 3868976 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-07 23:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce3e35a86b3f38d6f0faf600ed409787cd9e0c536358608fb4a8e3193287ff8fBlock Operator
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