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 3870848 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3872753 epoch_slot_no: 6353 block_no: 3870671 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3000 time: 2020-03-08 09:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b80c5406e7b3588eb422b96716d3d5b9000403562ff86a8aa742c636a73a599Block Operator
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