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 3872689 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3874594 epoch_slot_no: 8194 block_no: 3872512 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1841 time: 2020-03-08 19:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e6dad429093dab702fdae6497110f26b18e578e1b17db030b55ab799a0639f7Block Operator
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