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 3873659 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3875564 epoch_slot_no: 9164 block_no: 3873482 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1812 time: 2020-03-09 00:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9fe49a8c34bdd6127de6db81c8d29889a7b20efae4662ec99b36a29637cdc4beBlock Operator
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