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 3870882 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3872787 epoch_slot_no: 6387 block_no: 3870705 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1139 time: 2020-03-08 09:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70a6f4e0fe617398aeac0b96e5df280b2230a870bfee4cc5bdc619d7657bce2bBlock Operator
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