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 3876403 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3878308 epoch_slot_no: 11908 block_no: 3876226 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2762 time: 2020-03-09 15:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x320682c42208a136b933ca219a0ab40b6b93229067cb1cc0ef3992c14c70cc05Block Operator
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