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 3877112 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3879017 epoch_slot_no: 12617 block_no: 3876935 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4989 time: 2020-03-09 19:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9be730454cc67a1845f20bcb0b9de759f6579179db92ca7b5612f74d7fb2a01Block Operator
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