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 3883932 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3885837 epoch_slot_no: 19437 block_no: 3883755 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1135 time: 2020-03-11 09:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd47d2be08691e2a4a9f41c0a1280afc12f7984c5d8fee5f7ca680e83bebb7ffBlock Operator
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