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 3881607 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3883512 epoch_slot_no: 17112 block_no: 3881430 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1176 time: 2020-03-10 20:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f94a097a555d55797255a63e457327e0c35b8f81ec2e03bf8cd461ab11a2cbeBlock Operator
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