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 3869362 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3871267 epoch_slot_no: 4867 block_no: 3869185 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1812 time: 2020-03-08 00:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45c575f60b1ac49b28865f47b85ddbc1be6095f55a4d25d1459827ed7cd595bcBlock Operator
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