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 3873520 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3875425 epoch_slot_no: 9025 block_no: 3873343 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1853 time: 2020-03-08 23:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x162274e8af09754ba53aa20584a20e5476b10c33f9dbb8d668f71f0916844a8aBlock Operator
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