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 3875452 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3877357 epoch_slot_no: 10957 block_no: 3875275 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-03-09 10:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb59aea81fc5aff7fd1ec0210dee4a6d7fd4abd287ff33cfc7eb5e519d260c56dBlock Operator
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