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 3874873 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3876778 epoch_slot_no: 10378 block_no: 3874696 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1681 time: 2020-03-09 07:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21d6581d55dcde88d175ee8dd8286ab222c892d5e24d83fcf0602fa659a1133aBlock Operator
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