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 3879463 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3881368 epoch_slot_no: 14968 block_no: 3879286 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1176 time: 2020-03-10 08:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b193c4aa5b1f40bb065eed8c45a448c011c7053211be49eee6cfd3b8e14c030Block Operator
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