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 3875245 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3877150 epoch_slot_no: 10750 block_no: 3875068 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2043 time: 2020-03-09 09:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ba0b0fea78deee6648680837edadc7470ec81a404e45d83bafcb25156a22b09Block Operator
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