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 3869726 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3871631 epoch_slot_no: 5231 block_no: 3869549 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2207 time: 2020-03-08 02:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf61f57e3be7e743b60a29af300655b02e5d54dce29c2877bf569f4eb90d92b2Block Operator
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