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 3877289 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3879194 epoch_slot_no: 12794 block_no: 3877112 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2950 time: 2020-03-09 20:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d9fcbf40f3128b13a13a4c645af5b356a744dc37e9e81c37028aa93e595a6ddBlock Operator
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