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 3876855 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3878760 epoch_slot_no: 12360 block_no: 3876678 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3060 time: 2020-03-09 18:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd04e545d9e154fbb238d11aa6f88edb5ff763803da1ac89b77821917df51e99Block Operator
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