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 3876599 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3878504 epoch_slot_no: 12104 block_no: 3876422 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-03-09 16:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7b4b64c0b8b66fa23878e9d6a7be46f465ea68b62a608063413abe47f8e62adBlock Operator
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