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 3874853 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3876758 epoch_slot_no: 10358 block_no: 3874676 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-03-09 07:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3827591da594f9c2b33cb5e6dfb850799c02117521f9cc9374c7434ed327e4dbBlock Operator
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