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 3883666 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3885571 epoch_slot_no: 19171 block_no: 3883489 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-03-11 08:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a7dde985cf0603ed2381eb21971a3e522556d8c38947793fe155dc0835567e8Block Operator
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