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 3876790 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3878695 epoch_slot_no: 12295 block_no: 3876613 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2489 time: 2020-03-09 18:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46d19fe8fd7c64ba31f1ae21c71c2a1c0dfb4d9c62f82d507161d5eeeea11b17Block Operator
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