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 3879440 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3881345 epoch_slot_no: 14945 block_no: 3879263 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1681 time: 2020-03-10 08:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x498d013f9a98450996b75cf2a45fa2bba0cc554057a0652688b3267b3d0acc71Block Operator
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