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 3869968 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3871873 epoch_slot_no: 5473 block_no: 3869791 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-08 04:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde3cac8d4ba00de3dfe27ef85e249de4e2bb3e3f10519c26a43213c7a5b8c016Block Operator
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