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 3881891 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3883796 epoch_slot_no: 17396 block_no: 3881714 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 909 time: 2020-03-10 22:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9dbcffaae61fae94371a559ee662dd0df7c437c8e1ead732af3a5f908a3d06b5Block Operator
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