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 3871140 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3873045 epoch_slot_no: 6645 block_no: 3870963 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1426 time: 2020-03-08 10:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x475d3e2ef475627543d968d2e791a8498ae48a15d14effc5ddc4e41a9bdb09efBlock Operator
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