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 3882631 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3884536 epoch_slot_no: 18136 block_no: 3882454 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1340 time: 2020-03-11 02:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21feefeddd8be163c6b2ef6a4f9bfc42b4d1a50c38bb2a76e6112109e0de3c34Block Operator
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