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 3872973 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3874878 epoch_slot_no: 8478 block_no: 3872796 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3166 time: 2020-03-08 20:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa05c461f3c22bf92d349bff0eec867a1c869d77c8db73e2850b0bc9498db976fBlock Operator
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