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 3883515 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3885420 epoch_slot_no: 19020 block_no: 3883338 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2366 time: 2020-03-11 07:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc98ba06c68687d117987a1cb116a2085140a2802c9d97a82be206cf51c428a4Block Operator
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