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 3878022 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3879927 epoch_slot_no: 13527 block_no: 3877845 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2020-03-10 00:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x950b70d4dfd4c2d41f30d51ceea99d706cce7e136efd5b423270d8549bbbab5eBlock Operator
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