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 3873447 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3875352 epoch_slot_no: 8952 block_no: 3873270 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4758 time: 2020-03-08 23:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a73be04da722bc1da758ccdae7a6aae398da2bd1b23565123df9054ca9b3529Block Operator
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