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 3883475 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3885380 epoch_slot_no: 18980 block_no: 3883298 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-03-11 07:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01be5a7e80380c0fff80e3972bc0c34de0763c2f78a3922261d2730a1f07496dBlock Operator
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