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 3879399 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3881304 epoch_slot_no: 14904 block_no: 3879222 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1672 time: 2020-03-10 08:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84658d6806fd345a9714b4d296e764dd9fb11f5b41fe22be6646ed7336835356Block Operator
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