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 3881924 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3883829 epoch_slot_no: 17429 block_no: 3881747 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2645 time: 2020-03-10 22:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0382b3ba2521941d117daf2f4a327b860df7fba13c405c8b3731077144a3f979Block Operator
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