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 3877649 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3879554 epoch_slot_no: 13154 block_no: 3877472 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-03-09 22:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfad1bb7555d3f5fb67f61e599b3df8f538d254d8fc7367ed0f1f7c40c7335e24Block Operator
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