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 3882528 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3884433 epoch_slot_no: 18033 block_no: 3882351 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2244 time: 2020-03-11 01:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f0d8552918ac17495a6396dacdc045d6b0dde63fe91cad98c4093512f430721Block Operator
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