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 3874773 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3876678 epoch_slot_no: 10278 block_no: 3874596 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8598 time: 2020-03-09 06:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe71b5062d1b1b6604e53aa74de2e4d01d280d41a3813a2905d0d6239c250f98aBlock Operator
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