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 3873971 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3875876 epoch_slot_no: 9476 block_no: 3873794 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1705 time: 2020-03-09 02:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40f8c9510621170502d1cef8c8bae9f00f1ea2581bd8238c24a3c6274dace0c5Block Operator
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