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 3873961 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3875866 epoch_slot_no: 9466 block_no: 3873784 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1496 time: 2020-03-09 02:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5a64f77282435f667910a76524f1b7cf7cbf9fe52c63ebfef29161d0575fbb3Block Operator
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