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 3879027 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3880932 epoch_slot_no: 14532 block_no: 3878850 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2224 time: 2020-03-10 06:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd22df2ffe2fe667e229ff72534f74fd19c49243e2784f277af2cf084b5f44d1Block Operator
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