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 3872068 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3873973 epoch_slot_no: 7573 block_no: 3871891 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2039 time: 2020-03-08 15:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18dd9c58996b4998a2937b3c8cbf0e3edde8f06a55a4934d45df0f2a76441e42Block Operator
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