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 3869932 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3871837 epoch_slot_no: 5437 block_no: 3869755 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-03-08 03:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7dfc2a2a197660b49d9619f0ee498ac5832d5a642e1e30f13578bc690a53d6eBlock Operator
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