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 3873691 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3875596 epoch_slot_no: 9196 block_no: 3873514 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1627 time: 2020-03-09 00:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d6aa890c116d6d9946344d97e1bb5732e03066318f7917057e537c2a60addc1Block Operator
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