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 3878912 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3880817 epoch_slot_no: 14417 block_no: 3878735 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3884 time: 2020-03-10 05:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7148758b6b885389ae98d6c07107f7821cc5334cc274180086668e70ef59324Block Operator
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