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 3870989 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3872894 epoch_slot_no: 6494 block_no: 3870812 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1352 time: 2020-03-08 09:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffe27a7ac61ae5df00651c2f69a393beea6df363c8898a5433def8a0ab7d8b95Block Operator
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