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 3872783 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3874688 epoch_slot_no: 8288 block_no: 3872606 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2020-03-08 19:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4dd7b9e3e8ac7662f77d748e760d7156418a4f5f5d21083e5ca4e517de13e299Block Operator
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