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 3879741 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3881646 epoch_slot_no: 15246 block_no: 3879564 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1713 time: 2020-03-10 10:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7e98170487f014f4387c5024ea58bea2b416fd0ebd09e7dad741b2c082bf655Block Operator
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