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 3878642 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3880547 epoch_slot_no: 14147 block_no: 3878465 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2362 time: 2020-03-10 04:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe699158f88b9a5b340678556bf5fabbabf9c3350f1f59ddfdb8ed5f1a8051736Block Operator
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