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 3875745 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3877650 epoch_slot_no: 11250 block_no: 3875568 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-03-09 12:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f3c75004ff90a2b79b8eb438c011292ffd7bb0dbee4cdb31e5c39bceaa51da8Block Operator
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