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 3874053 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3875958 epoch_slot_no: 9558 block_no: 3873876 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6245 time: 2020-03-09 02:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x835443c996d91124a027e499d2c300025b049264edb5d2df9a62b948d39b3bedBlock Operator
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