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 3870626 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3872531 epoch_slot_no: 6131 block_no: 3870449 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-03-08 07:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c70ee797a75686b35f5dd1a3e58d9605dc8b9b5477e8067d33cf5d1a87c5779Block Operator
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