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 3875655 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3877560 epoch_slot_no: 11160 block_no: 3875478 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1504 time: 2020-03-09 11:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x076daf1c9b897c45a32100b4c962c5f2754ebc0ea8e1bea01fe113125dca5c88Block Operator
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