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 3879122 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3881027 epoch_slot_no: 14627 block_no: 3878945 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1500 time: 2020-03-10 07:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfaa8d9dd72567916a8867af37b7a90db1e0fb0ea3b25082f1e493bed8aa38e6eBlock Operator
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