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 3879201 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3881106 epoch_slot_no: 14706 block_no: 3879024 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1525 time: 2020-03-10 07:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0dc282b3eef487e1cdfacef7e81832ccd9c1fce71674156c0584a81c2d4d8caBlock Operator
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