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 3879397 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3881302 epoch_slot_no: 14902 block_no: 3879220 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-03-10 08:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbe3a60eca8cfd9cff4ffe62751028495450e5bf28131ca1744e1be51b15748cBlock Operator
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