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 3879813 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3881718 epoch_slot_no: 15318 block_no: 3879636 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7149 time: 2020-03-10 10:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1d08fc3f77604e66ac78fc746ee0de45e022b805006d4be4e13578233b4e90eBlock Operator
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