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 3878873 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3880778 epoch_slot_no: 14378 block_no: 3878696 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2020-03-10 05:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e2c46790b00cee673984bc9feaea02949629e61f8cf768b60f70281be123064Block Operator
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