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 3872006 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3873911 epoch_slot_no: 7511 block_no: 3871829 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2678 time: 2020-03-08 15:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8a74f676677ccbfcaf438a2fa2347f37bb5827c782d149e9ee876a84e5c816aBlock Operator
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