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 3870478 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3872383 epoch_slot_no: 5983 block_no: 3870301 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5521 time: 2020-03-08 06:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5787f92e68dcce668d8d54086ce7c38a3813c52bb7be809ab970eb752ca3738Block Operator
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