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 3874772 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3876677 epoch_slot_no: 10277 block_no: 3874595 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4612 time: 2020-03-09 06:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbfb4d446429a996bb72fdf9e0a2107d8f4e1acccc75d4bb9a1fe50346f861feBlock Operator
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