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 3872095 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3874000 epoch_slot_no: 7600 block_no: 3871918 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1463 time: 2020-03-08 15:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x573c7aa690070e85e87d9ac9bfcd8c117407f3175a6d39fba812aedf22c0b8e8Block Operator
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