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 3875132 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3877037 epoch_slot_no: 10637 block_no: 3874955 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2689 time: 2020-03-09 08:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5808ffbf55ad009a850b4876bbeb3d12a1ea21125dcfad416978797e123af48Block Operator
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