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 3879821 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3881726 epoch_slot_no: 15326 block_no: 3879644 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1471 time: 2020-03-10 10:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f5b66317f2197f4a35598cd3ecf05c59910d05c8687cf127c9d37215859a6e4Block Operator
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