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 3875163 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3877068 epoch_slot_no: 10668 block_no: 3874986 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2766 time: 2020-03-09 09:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb187751db6a5b9755697ed4b66fd39cce91f554cf9ecd215573f7f5489a759aBlock Operator
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