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 3880597 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3882502 epoch_slot_no: 16102 block_no: 3880420 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2937 time: 2020-03-10 15:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x364d395c610413d680dc9828ea926d0f4f0057cfa5c51b98f9fd10b029cf0e9dBlock Operator
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