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 3879701 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3881606 epoch_slot_no: 15206 block_no: 3879524 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1380 time: 2020-03-10 10:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65cdb8f2a9ae03a59717a1ce85b2edd5226a0214569222e91ac36e8c8b5f64b6Block Operator
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