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 3870093 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3871998 epoch_slot_no: 5598 block_no: 3869916 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1352 time: 2020-03-08 04:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d0c333d902bc788f79adc784cf8ff68a2a760b6247fac65dadedcd10d2eba2aBlock Operator
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