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 3876054 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3877959 epoch_slot_no: 11559 block_no: 3875877 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-09 13:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6448863b4ce26e10389971fd6319c4db6d669b012d2afd9e8685643f7b688a7Block Operator
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