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 3876045 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3877950 epoch_slot_no: 11550 block_no: 3875868 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2219 time: 2020-03-09 13:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08424c9fc83053b5fd36d73bf7ee909b27c7bafeb507e91dcb5d776064952f5cBlock Operator
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