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 3881228 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3883133 epoch_slot_no: 16733 block_no: 3881051 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1357 time: 2020-03-10 18:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9fe7591c7311abe33420d99320fd6016a8d265105a039e925016d7bda92fab2bBlock Operator
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