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 3881944 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3883849 epoch_slot_no: 17449 block_no: 3881767 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1652 time: 2020-03-10 22:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9861c23570df84fca2a75ec8a7b3dd66a11e8bc7ca23001d3d6235e7211f893Block Operator
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