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 3876034 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3877939 epoch_slot_no: 11539 block_no: 3875857 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2020-03-09 13:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91893a4c07e173c79d41656ca0e8a4a0e0e08a3ae73a5e00fe137baa9146cd3dBlock Operator
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