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 3879734 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3881639 epoch_slot_no: 15239 block_no: 3879557 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2526 time: 2020-03-10 10:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa34351fd7d0c1f2639a854c26a994c6f0e5ce62e7a709ebe19fac2f28c7910b3Block Operator
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