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 3881799 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3883704 epoch_slot_no: 17304 block_no: 3881622 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2712 time: 2020-03-10 21:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a677d0f2d946c285f10f75454b0b3a188b54624a402af1562d9ac01b71df25eBlock Operator
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