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 3876836 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3878741 epoch_slot_no: 12341 block_no: 3876659 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1315 time: 2020-03-09 18:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c17f19982610a5f187197f446c21efd0d6623a955367f72b610c4a031d7952fBlock Operator
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