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 3874825 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3876730 epoch_slot_no: 10330 block_no: 3874648 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4920 time: 2020-03-09 07:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b9fb08d1fc5f6d2d9cf6f9ced95acb9875efb27b8d79d12b9bd6a12ea27f1d5Block Operator
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