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 3876568 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3878473 epoch_slot_no: 12073 block_no: 3876391 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2838 time: 2020-03-09 16:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb0c8416c2ba1eeee1f0da89688e801815c6eca68a08e185e8eb9226b0050bd3Block Operator
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