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 3869613 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3871518 epoch_slot_no: 5118 block_no: 3869436 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2020-03-08 02:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x726577da70b54e78dbf96247616c64e71e50f594071ac2c49eae2202b94b9f0fBlock Operator
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