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 3876756 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3878661 epoch_slot_no: 12261 block_no: 3876579 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2079 time: 2020-03-09 17:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x844e64891a8cc7a91e10d639b034cd2398d73ac7797ef4bf04ab1544602f1528Block Operator
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