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 3882050 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3883955 epoch_slot_no: 17555 block_no: 3881873 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2539 time: 2020-03-10 23:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc393460225a363303de74e4fc26d94584668f74ad0cee4dd9d93ce2aef2dd8cBlock Operator
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