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 3875000 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3876905 epoch_slot_no: 10505 block_no: 3874823 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2017 time: 2020-03-09 08:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f7cc83876f139027165bb06a41375bcb9fe6322d678df44567a236f8435d536Block Operator
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