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 3871104 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3873009 epoch_slot_no: 6609 block_no: 3870927 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1249 time: 2020-03-08 10:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf0907e5b26aaff5527b14246561d1041dc40886254c1541c76eb5b4772688d3Block Operator
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