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 3877247 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3879152 epoch_slot_no: 12752 block_no: 3877070 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1176 time: 2020-03-09 20:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8403916a39c1e8aac078ee1e62558a43c32d0333c0e53c328e35b2f239e79ea8Block Operator
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