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 3878515 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3880420 epoch_slot_no: 14020 block_no: 3878338 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2623 time: 2020-03-10 03:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0af77a7eaa682b81d8cc0039a854fef17a63c65db4546033f5efbcc4271ef8adBlock Operator
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