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 3877240 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3879145 epoch_slot_no: 12745 block_no: 3877063 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2013 time: 2020-03-09 20:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4b67f0a32bcebe68b27b2a307db4263f57c4d9bdc702a4ed06dc8dd54eb1c63Block Operator
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