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 3876138 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3878043 epoch_slot_no: 11643 block_no: 3875961 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1315 time: 2020-03-09 14:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea8625805b4293c1f8b9736775516f8750c5a4b27c641fbaee9e96432c9f80e7Block Operator
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