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 3874882 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3876787 epoch_slot_no: 10387 block_no: 3874705 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-03-09 07:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ee243932558f740db4d566bb7b92fbf1ba3a799512878109f4844270d8cb6ccBlock Operator
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