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 3878602 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3880507 epoch_slot_no: 14107 block_no: 3878425 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 962 time: 2020-03-10 04:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03dfe93809d154135d71e2811d00f9ab010d174f736a12759d8ef9d3e1b1cbadBlock Operator
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