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 3882914 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3884819 epoch_slot_no: 18419 block_no: 3882737 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1500 time: 2020-03-11 04:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53a83e57ca3cc9e0bae5bda5f13c8b41c7881a2c57b5eb4c7837f93cad162dc3Block Operator
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