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 3871642 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3873547 epoch_slot_no: 7147 block_no: 3871465 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2185 time: 2020-03-08 13:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55a37e3ed592d256ce47200ac6665058ffd2e3bfa9c84c7312b006c3445e6e0bBlock Operator
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