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 3878474 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3880379 epoch_slot_no: 13979 block_no: 3878297 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1886 time: 2020-03-10 03:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26f6443679314f232ec1a620e649be8a9a6a2c02938f2ad7eeb40dde6a11e377Block Operator
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