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 3882032 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3883937 epoch_slot_no: 17537 block_no: 3881855 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-03-10 23:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaad30a0b546178bd540e3215edd2751a4b4c9e7c98f11f5c89b5aa5a481efaafBlock Operator
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