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 3869378 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3871283 epoch_slot_no: 4883 block_no: 3869201 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1697 time: 2020-03-08 00:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf858228e8dd01931295c05f14ca7dcfdb86490419c8dcd7266357d84631c686fBlock Operator
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