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 3876133 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3878038 epoch_slot_no: 11638 block_no: 3875956 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2255 time: 2020-03-09 14:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf33f9eea4015d00fc8d3a37075e65eec1cb0569c1892e4e61a90ed3ecf72d85fBlock Operator
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