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 3881252 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3883157 epoch_slot_no: 16757 block_no: 3881075 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2433 time: 2020-03-10 18:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2018ec65d3bb86a75a6d42b4fdddb00881573d30fec26f60b7b56693adb55e78Block Operator
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