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 3874008 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3875913 epoch_slot_no: 9513 block_no: 3873831 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-03-09 02:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa017ca3e10e484430de5663d8d80c314cbaf63641ec6fc56f4d096807c7737f3Block Operator
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