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 3873918 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3875823 epoch_slot_no: 9423 block_no: 3873741 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2038 time: 2020-03-09 02:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf7bae1ea932dd0ea07c9ef4912820735476658f69ba647e5060c0e4e050af6bBlock Operator
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