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 3881017 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3882922 epoch_slot_no: 16522 block_no: 3880840 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1471 time: 2020-03-10 17:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7956ea9a410278f9565269c3576668e76005a3f1706154b892a1e2f8b1ce9dd2Block Operator
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