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 3873152 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3875057 epoch_slot_no: 8657 block_no: 3872975 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2798 time: 2020-03-08 21:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbf048a96cadb9cc9dd4cb69e4347c2eea1b279437dee97d5dc29c83b4ce48a5Block Operator
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