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 3878075 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3879980 epoch_slot_no: 13580 block_no: 3877898 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3752 time: 2020-03-10 01:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdec2ad4bb27b8432291f3ccda89e2a81f3e4be8663c7270b8f9be5d7dccff13Block Operator
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