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 3875561 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3877466 epoch_slot_no: 11066 block_no: 3875384 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-03-09 11:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf670fcb1ac2fe483b5d2ee3f66d2d1a26dfd7c472b16d5c9becf3ec04af8fdb9Block Operator
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