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 3872607 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3874512 epoch_slot_no: 8112 block_no: 3872430 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2020-03-08 18:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c48603b30a1cecb7bafa8545f8e5a55fdc4c94bb0ab44ea886aec99fa540575Block Operator
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