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 3878084 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3879989 epoch_slot_no: 13589 block_no: 3877907 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1450 time: 2020-03-10 01:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39c8c42d6d394825168aa0f6c7261b95f9c854d44ba5ccbdd1d4dc7cf229c02cBlock Operator
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