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 3869934 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3871839 epoch_slot_no: 5439 block_no: 3869757 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-03-08 03:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0f890353ae950bbe0a3b1d9d368eb82917b66d6464176efb7a0be8f2a955ddbBlock Operator
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