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 3876260 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3878165 epoch_slot_no: 11765 block_no: 3876083 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1719 time: 2020-03-09 15:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0621691e8a02539e1036b014a1ef61d28c69737c168e880242963de878275f1dBlock Operator
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