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 3874133 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3876038 epoch_slot_no: 9638 block_no: 3873956 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2383 time: 2020-03-09 03:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfda5ea961d82fe293309d7acad79775856515c71d8a01b0269d639d273bf4a11Block Operator
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