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 3874761 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3876666 epoch_slot_no: 10266 block_no: 3874584 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2412 time: 2020-03-09 06:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d5e2dcc1817153a5b68a5415e2f8a2902878c4c75a7ba8bd3e41eac88a3a522Block Operator
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