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 3882990 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3884895 epoch_slot_no: 18495 block_no: 3882813 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-03-11 04:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04fd61d6e58cc389ae690f7f32dc0ee5c44539733b32cf8f976abeca34a5e31bBlock Operator
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