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 3874884 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3876789 epoch_slot_no: 10389 block_no: 3874707 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-03-09 07:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe26feadbd4aa678a9ab1739abd6f00081d9a3f1360995dc7ca2f7107ab997383Block Operator
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