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 3877369 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3879274 epoch_slot_no: 12874 block_no: 3877192 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2054 time: 2020-03-09 21:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0fe66c5ef8b8b1d7a537fbe99a422d1e85afa5d6d9c8ef24da47110891e44fa5Block Operator
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