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 3881165 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3883070 epoch_slot_no: 16670 block_no: 3880988 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1504 time: 2020-03-10 18:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x041237fd21260ee10c95a44be1a284475ca64f7de94459fd384aa7d4259e0ba8Block Operator
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