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 3872096 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3874001 epoch_slot_no: 7601 block_no: 3871919 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1176 time: 2020-03-08 15:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17de4b797f09bb2eee09eb3de5b1b7497401c460e5e497a3fd65130d64ba5162Block Operator
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