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 3876390 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3878295 epoch_slot_no: 11895 block_no: 3876213 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2739 time: 2020-03-09 15:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf16e328c82c4a79f2aec32fb2c4ed2baf9c55c4d85e6efaa6f1c714f2691e96fBlock Operator
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