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 3875068 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3876973 epoch_slot_no: 10573 block_no: 3874891 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1282 time: 2020-03-09 08:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb85d1070007b8c34430b1c7a4cd756c9984719675aa3ca95b54e1f09ae8335f1Block Operator
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