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 3869490 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3871395 epoch_slot_no: 4995 block_no: 3869313 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1344 time: 2020-03-08 01:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4155ce7251e3e48da70a760dcb48ba51d230e6889767c1d340dc869fa15fba0Block Operator
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