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 3874577 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3876482 epoch_slot_no: 10082 block_no: 3874400 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1529 time: 2020-03-09 05:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f1c97a8d288943da53b204e46f375c14c8642ff2868f5d97df2b275d6174a8bBlock Operator
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