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 3878273 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3880178 epoch_slot_no: 13778 block_no: 3878096 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-03-10 02:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf48f10ac8498f5664e23df8aa74f3b4757a55c6015bbc75acfdf4428e5563bfaBlock Operator
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