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 3869567 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3871472 epoch_slot_no: 5072 block_no: 3869390 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1315 time: 2020-03-08 01:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbd7d0b0755a2c88321e0cde7b207d7f6d33081035ff2bcb7a42b02be777caccBlock Operator
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