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 3881867 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3883772 epoch_slot_no: 17372 block_no: 3881690 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1324 time: 2020-03-10 22:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37e13e109f2ae28ab4a8b319eb09ee4898cd32c76f043619b73ffc486a861b1cBlock Operator
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