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 3880838 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3882743 epoch_slot_no: 16343 block_no: 3880661 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2851 time: 2020-03-10 16:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb01e8940f9a4215f7aff7f4127f0b60943d096dab7bc36037c4f127e6022781dBlock Operator
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