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 3880796 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3882701 epoch_slot_no: 16301 block_no: 3880619 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-03-10 16:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb232ab9bb8db03993b3deb7d4f20d640c897e2dca4b9196f69d1bb3f2243dbfBlock Operator
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