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 3870526 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3872431 epoch_slot_no: 6031 block_no: 3870349 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-08 07:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cd30951e6104c2e6ec5ce8916c4ecb00ff4d5cef933c041a9bccf854cdb865bBlock Operator
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