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 3878492 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3880397 epoch_slot_no: 13997 block_no: 3878315 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-03-10 03:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb61c28b307305cc7e4e0c2dabb5dad72498bafd8376ee684328f40063b03916Block Operator
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