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 3875382 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3877287 epoch_slot_no: 10887 block_no: 3875205 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2686 time: 2020-03-09 10:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bb86e13dd9839b6ffb027512167e5251a13708083a9772a399a57acbe7e37e6Block Operator
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