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 3874578 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3876483 epoch_slot_no: 10083 block_no: 3874401 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1627 time: 2020-03-09 05:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd44b00632a4c4f3b27eef7d6bcf736a2e52d11f029dd5dfa4d2b3aeb71dbd636Block Operator
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