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 3878598 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3880503 epoch_slot_no: 14103 block_no: 3878421 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 962 time: 2020-03-10 04:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9377a19cfd544b3069775f9e3bb8f0bf560925c3cd084fe7f5c3d61502a5e0cBlock Operator
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