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 3879335 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3881240 epoch_slot_no: 14840 block_no: 3879158 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1319 time: 2020-03-10 08:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x462f722ef320cbed564d588f79dd486611a6829596c9c2e585bf7eb6d91afc27Block Operator
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