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 3880007 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3881912 epoch_slot_no: 15512 block_no: 3879830 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-03-10 11:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x462aa23111e600780a21493d1d2f49229708ebe646f733e0cfe50da166f6a339Block Operator
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