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 3874262 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3876167 epoch_slot_no: 9767 block_no: 3874085 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2260 time: 2020-03-09 04:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63fa4143ada9e8f9dd9949c0aa192c01700684baeaecfca4ed056c1a2670ca2dBlock Operator
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