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 3876021 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3877926 epoch_slot_no: 11526 block_no: 3875844 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2013 time: 2020-03-09 13:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbfa04e288715c61e7bf8101771c36ae14c38753e85a8f924a28a2432a861e4eBlock Operator
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