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 3879774 Details
Epoch: 179Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 3881679
epoch_slot_no: 15279
block_no: 3879597
slot_leader_id: 13
size: 1504
time: 2020-03-10 10:37:51
proto_major: 1
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xdaa648b29196b88a7885095970953f6c9d9af8bec59ed42884eae8b0aa20307c
Block Operator
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