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 3876887 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3878792 epoch_slot_no: 12392 block_no: 3876710 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3002 time: 2020-03-09 18:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2eae67d1ab592ab794549a2b7cb6f7a4b44a31c74f7fe1cffa44c8752f0f12edBlock Operator
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