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 3870696 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3872601 epoch_slot_no: 6201 block_no: 3870519 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4359 time: 2020-03-08 08:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a2f9b539ce62dd9b47b8eb1268b047e4c024f005b394041299295d153bd6744Block Operator
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