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 3880612 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3882517 epoch_slot_no: 16117 block_no: 3880435 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2020-03-10 15:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2406ba41a25fd906946b5dc335e75fd01ad8a6cd9f243297fefccec4d927ab5Block Operator
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