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 3879687 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3881592 epoch_slot_no: 15192 block_no: 3879510 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-03-10 10:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x786ef143e5c2aa775670c9ca0cedbf51fb629694da4569e79bf2b8a0e4db35cbBlock Operator
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