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 3875389 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3877294 epoch_slot_no: 10894 block_no: 3875212 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1319 time: 2020-03-09 10:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b6c53997df92cbf4d6fa7908e9b61b82b575bbdc3046e0be2fba1e26322cc8aBlock Operator
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