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 3870122 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3872027 epoch_slot_no: 5627 block_no: 3869945 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3157 time: 2020-03-08 05:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf30a6b9d73bfcdc6e4969a149a925ae422aefece81acc556d5f05690c33e1e60Block Operator
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