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 3874412 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3876317 epoch_slot_no: 9917 block_no: 3874235 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4603 time: 2020-03-09 04:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0630e833ce187901ceb3a31b29be79188ee050728b486f3fdc49937c30d66b26Block Operator
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