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 3876471 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3878376 epoch_slot_no: 11976 block_no: 3876294 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2264 time: 2020-03-09 16:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd39ab3bf08f69bf23fb5c173269b0f384533bf9982dc2840b72970d5c3248cc6Block Operator
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