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 3881558 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3883463 epoch_slot_no: 17063 block_no: 3881381 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3061 time: 2020-03-10 20:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66d789408e899711431d448088ebdca05945829d4ae4db60cd9e3e144f707981Block Operator
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