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 3874779 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3876684 epoch_slot_no: 10284 block_no: 3874602 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1319 time: 2020-03-09 06:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8b3ddec036c08d11d47248129ee7d1682959d7fe2f5f73f2a177f80012f918cBlock Operator
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