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 3871643 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3873548 epoch_slot_no: 7148 block_no: 3871466 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1492 time: 2020-03-08 13:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95d5932fa01676970fdb3401c0eb9a05df4e5b6697f9652f11815def200ff3fbBlock Operator
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