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 3879675 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3881580 epoch_slot_no: 15180 block_no: 3879498 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-03-10 10:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45a1651c2cf5b6f5766c045302dff23a4c737dcaa9227ae2e1df4ae4f75dff57Block Operator
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