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 3883741 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3885646 epoch_slot_no: 19246 block_no: 3883564 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-03-11 08:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73d776eb02f62fe2ed323404da49bf5e07a80bc9de8a7f5049fdc43d905f3d58Block Operator
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