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 3883282 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3885187 epoch_slot_no: 18787 block_no: 3883105 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-03-11 06:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ca9ff56c776df0bd4237901f783e4284384ea1b195b8bc9bc097b9c8207a6e1Block Operator
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