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 3877273 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3879178 epoch_slot_no: 12778 block_no: 3877096 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2346 time: 2020-03-09 20:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x475d114459019a20e9b108c7f56645c62b9096cbd5083e95e52791bf542c91c9Block Operator
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