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 3872054 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3873959 epoch_slot_no: 7559 block_no: 3871877 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3084 time: 2020-03-08 15:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf785c5c7215ea13d6285f2df482033f16ab3e8afccebffb50b3b10f01e21745fBlock Operator
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