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 3876378 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3878283 epoch_slot_no: 11883 block_no: 3876201 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2215 time: 2020-03-09 15:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdbe26836cc3988ea42c1eed254dca476caa90ca938bb19bdf8d409fa214ab2fBlock Operator
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