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 3871705 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3873610 epoch_slot_no: 7210 block_no: 3871528 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1274 time: 2020-03-08 13:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e7e6cbaa238fb802100da33a94ec4e3733f33614dc5bf475a1c0680534f6f67Block Operator
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