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 3875548 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3877453 epoch_slot_no: 11053 block_no: 3875371 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1315 time: 2020-03-09 11:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8badb8d0182dd5062cd1c2a0f0ba7fef982af0ccb700d00ec3c0a99a217a560bBlock Operator
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