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 3873988 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3875893 epoch_slot_no: 9493 block_no: 3873811 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-03-09 02:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x291aa60e00f4247bdf36d2bfe79e9571479dce5d5b6fc3c09d3bcdecb0cab86aBlock Operator
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