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 3875683 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3877588 epoch_slot_no: 11188 block_no: 3875506 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1315 time: 2020-03-09 11:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38769bd852da0216aa30d4f836e9fe6729ad6fddee56be9cd2b2b0da4b7ebf6bBlock Operator
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