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 3869472 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3871377 epoch_slot_no: 4977 block_no: 3869295 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1984 time: 2020-03-08 01:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81d89bcd43557b4d7bcbdd725c372438cb8d8f5d7b4a8357fd8a78b9dc251bb8Block Operator
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