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 3879353 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3881258 epoch_slot_no: 14858 block_no: 3879176 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-03-10 08:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0ae87c420345e97697a688a7a0959dd41bf6a868d5c93b908a085b56e5099d3Block Operator
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