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 3875076 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3876981 epoch_slot_no: 10581 block_no: 3874899 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2020-03-09 08:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd407014aed9e1c2456f75dc747bc364fd7af76a814173e5cf3e4112f581158b1Block Operator
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