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 3876165 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3878070 epoch_slot_no: 11670 block_no: 3875988 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1660 time: 2020-03-09 14:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71d828dc61a87505f4d9acef5911ffb4fb61052eb9973cc4bf7a479b5e4744d8Block Operator
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