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 3883113 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3885018 epoch_slot_no: 18618 block_no: 3882936 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 905 time: 2020-03-11 05:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20c43275096f5662171a3d4072c91ab1a4e12f7e1023e3b18a726c1c3d454ed8Block Operator
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