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 3882592 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3884497 epoch_slot_no: 18097 block_no: 3882415 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1496 time: 2020-03-11 02:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32f0b726b2dc104904b1937975aceec03768f58db4c421b790eecb90b7482b25Block Operator
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