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 3878105 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3880010 epoch_slot_no: 13610 block_no: 3877928 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2068 time: 2020-03-10 01:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff72f29d5cc960911b66c902b5a6bbd2ae187d71e0d7bfa569678328fb72c866Block Operator
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