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 3870452 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3872357 epoch_slot_no: 5957 block_no: 3870275 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2966 time: 2020-03-08 06:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f1243a1ade851d0bd10903e0e30e917213cdba11bae73a45fbb107b268aaf07Block Operator
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