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 3882992 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3884897 epoch_slot_no: 18497 block_no: 3882815 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1980 time: 2020-03-11 04:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x606e60a8e5e6f6e692229ab2f5f6ef05af45e5add2b1535ba65e90ab28ec773fBlock Operator
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