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 3878636 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3880541 epoch_slot_no: 14141 block_no: 3878459 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2187 time: 2020-03-10 04:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba6ce40999bffe530e24c0f49980c00c2f19552e6bb84bc585cbc4b5340bc4c7Block Operator
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