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 3876013 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3877918 epoch_slot_no: 11518 block_no: 3875836 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1530 time: 2020-03-09 13:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c9ec552206949dc74a03ae39ef4f7b0e96a73240e4e8459e4dfe1246778f60dBlock Operator
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