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 3879729 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3881634 epoch_slot_no: 15234 block_no: 3879552 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1143 time: 2020-03-10 10:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c6d1ecdd2a490f867a2fd11e5732e252af987ee56b6236201191ce5ac873c2fBlock Operator
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