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 3870355 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3872260 epoch_slot_no: 5860 block_no: 3870178 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1895 time: 2020-03-08 06:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7a489ee479969be7173ab705a7f262de041e2a3e29563e9e07622f2999f2d6cBlock Operator
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