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 3878372 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3880277 epoch_slot_no: 13877 block_no: 3878195 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5113 time: 2020-03-10 02:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7066fa7fca4908031c2f12f838224ad21fcc74ec15294b474d57c1d091690f7Block Operator
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