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 3870864 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3872769 epoch_slot_no: 6369 block_no: 3870687 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-03-08 09:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62948e772b309483c20bc74e46f0595fb3f9c521a44773c05bad1d0f7a0eaa91Block Operator
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