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 3881479 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3883384 epoch_slot_no: 16984 block_no: 3881302 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1139 time: 2020-03-10 20:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa07145db2b565d691dc2f230f5337a27399a68d6e2b81406f1772e3e003d9a0fBlock Operator
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