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 3878918 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3880823 epoch_slot_no: 14423 block_no: 3878741 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1352 time: 2020-03-10 05:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a6cf963662e0e0673e73e878e247fcf7ebf2aeddf95ee0484d07a2d9f593110Block Operator
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