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 3875395 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3877300 epoch_slot_no: 10900 block_no: 3875218 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1447 time: 2020-03-09 10:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74a70f712190addde427c61a14e361f5bf74fce2d0f1cba865eefe229afd4483Block Operator
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