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 3883232 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3885137 epoch_slot_no: 18737 block_no: 3883055 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3522 time: 2020-03-11 05:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd445aecb7e32aa97c97c56749f3c873956c1cfdb060a07ec64286b3b64a213e8Block Operator
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