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 3871228 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3873133 epoch_slot_no: 6733 block_no: 3871051 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-03-08 11:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f799c5274e26431dd5e1724665f59d3f61edc4d1b19b3b475131388f84ba764Block Operator
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