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 3877204 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3879109 epoch_slot_no: 12709 block_no: 3877027 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2335 time: 2020-03-09 20:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5337a73274de3b5143b77df6a736bf7a03e8c60add1419d46c076fb233b0427Block Operator
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