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 3871641 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3873546 epoch_slot_no: 7146 block_no: 3871464 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1820 time: 2020-03-08 13:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23d20ef25cdf9825812e7bdf8926a0c135b0c8affc5635fa20ce7fcd2b9e376bBlock Operator
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