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 3876407 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3878312 epoch_slot_no: 11912 block_no: 3876230 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2465 time: 2020-03-09 15:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79767a25a5a612c57268e4dc78d383af76ae276e4acf1b251e6d034885e4db5dBlock Operator
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