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 3874316 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3876221 epoch_slot_no: 9821 block_no: 3874139 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8551 time: 2020-03-09 04:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3fdeb2b35450ed149dfa08abc37a5976191706a7a2a753aa2918f6c16a6c9ceBlock Operator
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