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 3874232 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3876137 epoch_slot_no: 9737 block_no: 3874055 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3702 time: 2020-03-09 03:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x968bb6ee7b2b86fd169803a1ea7c506cd329686d4c0833d9dbc06694d894c0e8Block Operator
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