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 3875313 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3877218 epoch_slot_no: 10818 block_no: 3875136 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 9502 time: 2020-03-09 09:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1fc757f56326ca05eed33ea6bc8a94a66ed9497be1df44fa81b4149754487ef9Block Operator
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