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 3883336 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3885241 epoch_slot_no: 18841 block_no: 3883159 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-03-11 06:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x167fc649c307d93be07959acb7f54b7f528227bbdf17c353962278822016a55aBlock Operator
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