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 3875070 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3876975 epoch_slot_no: 10575 block_no: 3874893 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-03-09 08:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bd09c262f2e03a5365fa5eae51f6ac42bf5b56aeed995b0b8e41b2def0d1d60Block Operator
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