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 3872319 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3874224 epoch_slot_no: 7824 block_no: 3872142 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1176 time: 2020-03-08 17:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffbc61573c211237050609ccd43c278c8e3eec71e01f2a44af2b7973c8452392Block Operator
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