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 3873633 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3875538 epoch_slot_no: 9138 block_no: 3873456 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2020-03-09 00:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e1461923a0ed1a335573b4f0e889e6cd0ca07a31cc9cb58e71c10171c36d3daBlock Operator
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