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 3879500 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3881405 epoch_slot_no: 15005 block_no: 3879323 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1668 time: 2020-03-10 09:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1eb047127c48bcda4bc089b245111cf4556507cdd94f47fc7a478dc39db2729Block Operator
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