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 3875639 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3877544 epoch_slot_no: 11144 block_no: 3875462 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3502 time: 2020-03-09 11:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1bdf62ae919030492c813b6af489930c8c7b8b5ac024403f4dd8266067d09552Block Operator
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