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 3880938 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3882843 epoch_slot_no: 16443 block_no: 3880761 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2947 time: 2020-03-10 17:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe34b7b4c24db3c70efd5a39f24d63b8b0d026036bec3b74e86d76ed3534d6ab6Block Operator
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