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 3873802 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3875707 epoch_slot_no: 9307 block_no: 3873625 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-03-09 01:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf9096d9283e15b25f7d2ce24bdab2e7a67f7152c6ab126b3d7475e3b0931d1dBlock Operator
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