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 3872801 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3874706 epoch_slot_no: 8306 block_no: 3872624 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1947 time: 2020-03-08 19:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa346441faf337d3bc79c1c59c8ee25e141fc8bb28a291ce0fd6894e3063aed57Block Operator
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