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 3883874 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3885779 epoch_slot_no: 19379 block_no: 3883697 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2678 time: 2020-03-11 09:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc49135b18d3ffd3558f1cc9f611f828931a1ac62e0955dfc141a0e3c1cfc594Block Operator
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