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 3873832 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3875737 epoch_slot_no: 9337 block_no: 3873655 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1286 time: 2020-03-09 01:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4edecd10ca4c6b439c4d9d606c3638355f9f87523d8959c5287eb5bfa6949961Block Operator
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