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 3876180 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3878085 epoch_slot_no: 11685 block_no: 3876003 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2397 time: 2020-03-09 14:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1e75170c574a5259f6fd464a3a44323a4c0716701522ce7497c6c9fb82b67a2Block Operator
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