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 3876197 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3878102 epoch_slot_no: 11702 block_no: 3876020 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2063 time: 2020-03-09 14:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1f687aafa45bc815193f72c459ce7d30d2ed13e13c49784b548d47a6aa436ccBlock Operator
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