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 3875962 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3877867 epoch_slot_no: 11467 block_no: 3875785 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-03-09 13:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x597e9d36cd7517d2b9896aeb51510959ab713318f1fb353fc9ec5ec18f54b29cBlock Operator
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