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 3870390 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3872295 epoch_slot_no: 5895 block_no: 3870213 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1660 time: 2020-03-08 06:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d9a017566d8c5f39072bdf711ffd0d6e6c2190ba80f302a14f921406305e5a0Block Operator
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