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 3879482 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3881387 epoch_slot_no: 14987 block_no: 3879305 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2259 time: 2020-03-10 09:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c3474a937c39a3ae56590387c9d390d23e59733b0aa24e06836c4fb3e5dd24fBlock Operator
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