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 3873693 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3875598 epoch_slot_no: 9198 block_no: 3873516 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4433 time: 2020-03-09 00:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b41f97b1f8969c13b7412f0bf3bae8f9f9d30c91be93d0328905eeaa33c817eBlock Operator
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