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 3875016 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3876921 epoch_slot_no: 10521 block_no: 3874839 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2020-03-09 08:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0246ed4556937fbe57145ea05c77ccfac331b0780affdabf0de48eb846d92e00Block Operator
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