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 3881174 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3883079 epoch_slot_no: 16679 block_no: 3880997 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5839 time: 2020-03-10 18:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b24cf9a2323361e5181e911bc354e53a8bc61516929ad409767d142d0a3bcb3Block Operator
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