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 3873837 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3875742 epoch_slot_no: 9342 block_no: 3873660 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-09 01:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fea672dc800217c22083cef5505c33a7f5bccfffe4a9554abce7db5beeecb92Block Operator
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