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 3874912 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3876817 epoch_slot_no: 10417 block_no: 3874735 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1479 time: 2020-03-09 07:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x538db594d7fa0be5ede4510e70b80f5c6b61c72209037a0199facd746db0436aBlock Operator
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