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 3875837 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3877742 epoch_slot_no: 11342 block_no: 3875660 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1853 time: 2020-03-09 12:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87efe1fc543c2beae831c7000aa728f135f1f4c288fe9d73e6091b14791b3cdcBlock Operator
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