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 3870344 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3872249 epoch_slot_no: 5849 block_no: 3870167 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2020-03-08 06:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x070c4dfe4c96e51b360bf006df89939cc3e2a19aedf5c45ed73dc3c06091501fBlock Operator
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