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 3880517 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3882422 epoch_slot_no: 16022 block_no: 3880340 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3019 time: 2020-03-10 14:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc54e6112da5378344386c584f3dd9b4ca0f2889181b6f57c495b154f1fe0b189Block Operator
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