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 3875718 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3877623 epoch_slot_no: 11223 block_no: 3875541 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2046 time: 2020-03-09 12:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48f0ce8d3ca0c5bed7b1f5545a397cb0483f54c66a7709499ebe3df7230f9359Block Operator
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