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 3876363 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3878268 epoch_slot_no: 11868 block_no: 3876186 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2438 time: 2020-03-09 15:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63877327b59ce127ab04a3b797e97b8a45d99e60e2cc1d7f0acb472523194aacBlock Operator
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