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 3870662 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3872567 epoch_slot_no: 6167 block_no: 3870485 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4055 time: 2020-03-08 08:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bf71813999ee27831326dface67c967f1470e1bccbda03cf17dcc162daec153Block Operator
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