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 3873530 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3875435 epoch_slot_no: 9035 block_no: 3873353 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1672 time: 2020-03-08 23:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x188d79250ce23381eb02934661e394a94dc53f03036680b5386b1c092e06805aBlock Operator
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