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 3878248 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3880153 epoch_slot_no: 13753 block_no: 3878071 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1664 time: 2020-03-10 02:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5399284be4c478377c7874d8b6a8567bb6fc99adb0af74f9d0bee2c90dd083fBlock Operator
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