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 3874209 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3876114 epoch_slot_no: 9714 block_no: 3874032 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1400 time: 2020-03-09 03:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33c687fa5a279df0b2aba0a3d5a8a7ebc7ee376b8a1229424669d484e9bade2aBlock Operator
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