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 3882473 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3884378 epoch_slot_no: 17978 block_no: 3882296 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-11 01:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1309a1deff6a66f1709c9dbf346c6710f176823365c432fa55a37b1424d1974Block Operator
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