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 3873806 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3875711 epoch_slot_no: 9311 block_no: 3873629 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-03-09 01:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79eaf51e477a50bf870a3d81be5dfde2fd5c4858214a54b282a7943cda147578Block Operator
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