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 3875224 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3877129 epoch_slot_no: 10729 block_no: 3875047 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2013 time: 2020-03-09 09:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10928e5f72b2bba9b38c4b3bc4bbd76f0189a135206d2eddf786e8bb9b2d8ef2Block Operator
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