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 3871412 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3873317 epoch_slot_no: 6917 block_no: 3871235 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2001 time: 2020-03-08 12:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55757cba25eaca63b353af43e338a77cfeed25da567217a41093362eeb996832Block Operator
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