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 3883221 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3885126 epoch_slot_no: 18726 block_no: 3883044 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2620 time: 2020-03-11 05:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77f5a81c4241383918636ac2b475c68dda7de330286a6c6a1930f14f52c4d08bBlock Operator
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