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 3876178 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3878083 epoch_slot_no: 11683 block_no: 3876001 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1276 time: 2020-03-09 14:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe08d7f24fb8849ef48bc58fa7a1fa3399d5c31e321b15b0b941a17033623397fBlock Operator
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