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 3874521 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3876426 epoch_slot_no: 10026 block_no: 3874344 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2042 time: 2020-03-09 05:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36cea421f4a0ad7a379db01f914ff18c92dbeeecaa42e6ad51d1df8bc09629edBlock Operator
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