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 3874898 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3876803 epoch_slot_no: 10403 block_no: 3874721 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1286 time: 2020-03-09 07:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac016d04618a3032c855bb9a28b25ba78c26206d8b70313d0c38e99e2aaee5a1Block Operator
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