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 3880407 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3882312 epoch_slot_no: 15912 block_no: 3880230 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1845 time: 2020-03-10 14:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d6c4cd4230d61aa64340c4b62f435ed5ddf5f67cd2a7e84e5e4eeb4c01f3932Block Operator
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