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 3874364 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3876269 epoch_slot_no: 9869 block_no: 3874187 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-03-09 04:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3efc5692158c351bfc1da11e4e1b42b2da4258779d7b821d11907095c27ff087Block Operator
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