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 3870567 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3872472 epoch_slot_no: 6072 block_no: 3870390 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-03-08 07:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d6512054428a30323b98023b2a00b2436f750aa392a1659be2c559c89d0c319Block Operator
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