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 3880311 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3882216 epoch_slot_no: 15816 block_no: 3880134 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2560 time: 2020-03-10 13:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90de1eec094f9e8433a68e8ad1ff08b694c175b044fc53fb5a6903e6878044e4Block Operator
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