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 3875384 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3877289 epoch_slot_no: 10889 block_no: 3875207 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2020-03-09 10:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7ca3930f640df00e8ad4ae6d43124e32758844e06ad611b4b57992862f06a43Block Operator
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