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 3882983 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3884888 epoch_slot_no: 18488 block_no: 3882806 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1962 time: 2020-03-11 04:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbf28d0f63fd19292582bb89a715c5bb004419f5ad82d77a94460c65e5d25288Block Operator
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