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 3875814 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3877719 epoch_slot_no: 11319 block_no: 3875637 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2678 time: 2020-03-09 12:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8fcc1ad64da7992dfe97d38c32cc10152b06ae06cab0c198b3b8f78315d01b8cBlock Operator
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