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 3872487 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3874392 epoch_slot_no: 7992 block_no: 3872310 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1500 time: 2020-03-08 18:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c90d0d84c5892f95dbcf193b1db56c1b24af3c341d8cbc9b8f68064d8c74aafBlock Operator
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