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 3878304 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3880209 epoch_slot_no: 13809 block_no: 3878127 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1315 time: 2020-03-10 02:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd16c3a85c85de077d999a69571eb7b808094578514bc1def9317d3f00446dd44Block Operator
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