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 3870615 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3872520 epoch_slot_no: 6120 block_no: 3870438 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1282 time: 2020-03-08 07:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0cafe785f14ee2773442818085ad96f288c0fcbc0747f110998fe625be0e1d3aBlock Operator
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