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 3870209 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3872114 epoch_slot_no: 5714 block_no: 3870032 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-03-08 05:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17b5ee25a158215f467bb6d805bb9755ca62ed9546d3afe64e490ff790b86613Block Operator
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