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 3878223 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3880128 epoch_slot_no: 13728 block_no: 3878046 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4419 time: 2020-03-10 02:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc64d9189c3eada01a25e21950aa45fcd7f6a175de4558ed78cda70fe9cb58e75Block Operator
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