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 3876347 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3878252 epoch_slot_no: 11852 block_no: 3876170 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1278 time: 2020-03-09 15:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4cc073316ccd3604dce61fcc90d4bbddfa595a68dd6374ca9b9f7fc1c6f1dd9Block Operator
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