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 3873866 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3875771 epoch_slot_no: 9371 block_no: 3873689 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-09 01:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4879aa178cf7ccd02bf0d44340a672f78a96da3b339e2a72af8d3c733a95049Block Operator
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