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 3880038 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3881943 epoch_slot_no: 15543 block_no: 3879861 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2612 time: 2020-03-10 12:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c4bd9390c7fc6810c1e86a057595d52ae60b5be977fac686d6b2c06433ac8b9Block Operator
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