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 3880740 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3882645 epoch_slot_no: 16245 block_no: 3880563 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1172 time: 2020-03-10 15:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35f0211ca06a8fbda87bb415970b8dbb7a7912245dfc76a7ee3ef92ab70897a7Block Operator
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